genuinely
Definition
- Adverb:
- In a sincere and honest way; without pretense or deceit: "genuinely" describes an action or feeling that is authentic and comes from a true, heartfelt source.
- Truly; in accordance with truth or reality: It is used to emphasize the truthfulness or factual nature of a statement.
Usage
- Use "genuinely" to modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb to convey authenticity.
- It often precedes adjectives describing emotions or states (e.g., , ) or verbs of feeling or action (e.g., , ).
- It can be used for emphasis to contradict a possible assumption of falseness.
Examples
- Modifying an adjective:
- She was genuinely surprised by the party. (Her surprise was real, not pretended.)
- He is a genuinely kind person. (His kindness is an authentic part of his character.)
- Modifying a verb:
- I genuinely appreciate your help. (My appreciation is sincere.)
- Do you genuinely think this will work? (Are you asking based on your true belief?)
Advanced Usage
- "genuinely and truly": A reinforcing phrase for strong emphasis on sincerity.
- I am genuinely and truly sorry for what happened.
- Used to distinguish real qualities from superficial or imitated ones.
- The film is not just scary; it's genuinely profound. (The profundity is real and integral, not an accident.)
Variants and Related Words
- Genuine (adj): Authentic, real, not fake.
- She has a genuine passion for music.
- Genuineness (n): The quality of being genuine.
- The genuineness of his apology was evident.
Synonyms
- Sincerely: In a genuine, honest way.
- Truly: In accordance with truth or fact.
- Authentically: In a way that is real and accurate.
- Honestly: In a truthful, fair manner.
Antonyms
- Insincerely: In a dishonest or pretended way.
- Falsely: In a manner that is not true or genuine.
- Pretentiously: In a way that attempts to impress by appearing more important than is genuine.
Related Phrases
- In all sincerity: A phrase used to emphasize that what one is saying is genuine.
- I say this in all sincerity: you are a great friend.
- Mean it: (Informal phrase) To be genuine about what one says.
- When I say thank you, I mean it. (I am being genuine.)
Adverb
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genuinely; with authority
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it is authentically British
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in accordance with truth or fact or reality
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she was now truly American
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a genuinely open society
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they don't really listen to us
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