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   Tru·ly

   /ˈtro͞olē/

   

   adverb

   • 1. in a truthful way: "he speaks truly" Similar truthfullyhonestlyfranklycandidlyopenlyto someone's facewithout dissemblinglaying one's cards on the tableinformal:with no punches pulled
   • ▪ used to emphasize emotional sincerity or seriousness: "it is truly a privilege to be here" Similar sincerelygenuinelyreallyindeedfrom the bottom of one's heartheartilyprofoundlyveritablyveryextremelyawfullydreadfullyfrightfullyexceptionallyexceedinglyimmenselyuncommonlyincrediblymostpositivelyuncoquiteinformal:terriblyterrificallytremendouslyfearfullydesperatelyseriouslymajorlyhugelyfantasticallymadlylegitimatelyjollyever sodeadwellfairrightrealmightyawfulplumbpowerfulwaybitchinglekkerarchaic:exceedingsore
   • 2. to the fullest degree; genuinely or properly: "management does not truly understand or care about the residents" Similar accuratelycorrectlyexactlypreciselyfaithfullycloselyunerringly
   • ▪ absolutely or completely (used to emphasize a description): "a truly dreadful song" Similar reallyabsolutelysimplyutterlytotallybeyondperfectlythoroughlypositivelycompletely
   • 3. in fact or without doubt; really: "this is truly a miracle" Similar without (a) doubtunquestionablyundoubtedlycertainlysurelydefinitelybeyond doubt/questionindubitablyundeniablybeyond the shadow of a doubtin truthreallyin realityactuallyin factarchaic:forsoothin soothverily
   • 4. loyally or faithfully: archaic "why cannot all masters be served truly?"

   Word Origin Old Englishtrēowlīce ‘faithfully’ (see true, -ly2).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › trulyTruly Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : in all sincerity : sincerelyoften used with yours as a complimentary close. 2. : in agreement with fact : truthfully. 3. a. : indeed often used as an intensive. truly, she is fair. or interjectionally to express astonishment or doubt. b. : without feigning, falsity, or inaccuracy in truth or fact. 4.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTRULY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TRULY definition: 1. used to emphasize that what you are saying is true: 2. really existing; in fact: 3. sincerely: . Learn more.

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   adverb. in accordance with fact or truth; truthfully: Whatever his faults, he lived a life that can be truly said to be significant. legitimately; by right: Those assets and properties are no longer truly his. really; genuinely; honestly: We're truly sorry for the delay. to the fullest extent or degree:

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTRULY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   TRULY meaning: 1. used to emphasize that what you are saying is true: 2. really existing; in fact: 3. sincerely: . Learn more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › trulyTruly - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of truly. adverb. in accordance with truth or fact or reality. “she was now truly American” synonyms: genuinely, really. adverb. by right. synonyms: rightfully. adverb. with sincerity; without pretense. “we are truly sorry for the inconvenience” synonyms: sincerely, unfeignedly. see more. adverb.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiontruly adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   used to emphasize that a particular statement, feeling, etc. is sincere or real. She truly believes that none of this is her fault. I'm truly sorry that things had to end like this. I felt truly at home. I do care. Truly, I do! Does she truly love him? He could never truly forgive her. He truly wants to improve the town. Want to learn more?

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › trulyTRULY definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · 1. in a true manner; accurately, genuinely, faithfully, factually, etc. 2. really; indeed. often used as an interjection of surprise, confirmation, etc. 3. sincerely. used in the formal complimentary close of a letter. yours truly, very truly yours.