personally

American  

[pur-suh-nl-ee] / ˈpɜr sə nl i /

adverb

1. through direct contact; in person; directly.

   I will thank him personally.

2. as if intended for or directed at one's own person.

   to take someone's comments personally.

3. as regards oneself.

   Personally, I don't care to go.

4. as an individual.

   to like someone personally, but not as an employer.

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personally British  

/ ˈpɜːsənəlɪ /

adverb

1. without the help or intervention of others

   I'll attend to it personally

2. (sentence modifier) in one's own opinion or as regards oneself

   personally, I hate onions

3. as if referring to oneself

   to take the insults personally

4. as a person

   we like him personally, but professionally he's incompetent

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Etymology

Origin of personally

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; personal + -ly

Example Sentences

The pope will personally carry the cross through all 14 stations retracing Christ's journey, from his condemnation to his crucifixion and to his burial, according to Vatican sources.

From Barron's

“I’m committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger and more focused place, both personally and professionally,” Woods wrote on X.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I'm committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger and more focused place, both personally and professionally," his statement added.

From BBC

Buffett added that Gates had treated him well personally, including getting the kind of food Buffett likes on trips and even arranging for Buffett to get The Wall Street Journal when they went to China.

From Barron's

The appearance came at an extraordinary moment for the Fed and for Powell personally.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• directly
• individually
• privately