Meaning & use

truly

adverb·Everyday

In a way that is genuine, accurate, or complete; used to emphasize sincerity or degree.

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She truly believes that hard work will eventually pay off in the end.

Thank you so much for your help; I am truly grateful.

A note on using this word

Truly often precedes an adjective or verb for emphasis and sounds slightly more formal than really in writing.

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