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Synonyms

genuinely

American  
[jen-yoo-in-lee] / ˈdʒɛn yu ɪn li /

adverb

  1. in a way that is real or true; authentically, honestly, or sincerely.

    We encourage children to place themselves in other people’s shoes in order to genuinely understand and empathize with their emotions.

    Ada is volunteering on the campaign because she genuinely believes in the candidate’s goals.

Other Word Forms

  • nongenuinely adverb
  • quasi-genuinely adverb
  • ungenuinely adverb

Etymology

Origin of genuinely

genuine ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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"On the night in question, it was a moment of opportunity which he took, and he is genuinely remorseful for his behaviour," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

It’s genuinely scary how fast this hacker finds her apartment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

“It looks and feels genuinely premium both inside and out, and a smooth ride and peppy powertrain make it nice to drive too,” Edmunds’s Counts told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Our critic praised the show, saying “as an honest, comprehensive portrait of a singular, impassioned artist, ‘Wifredo Lam’ is genuinely stirring.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

And I genuinely worry that when I step foot back in that room, I’ll burst into embarrassment flames.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

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