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.

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Other Word Forms

• nongenuinely adverb
• quasi-genuinely adverb
• ungenuinely adverb

Etymology

Origin of genuinely

genuine ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

And Burnham's people say that, as he weighs a leadership challenge after May's local elections, he is genuinely enjoying running booming Manchester.

From BBC

Sterling said she felt "genuinely overwhelmed by this recognition".

From BBC

It’s the kind of Midwestern city that rewards lingering — where the food scene punches far above its weight, strangers are genuinely kind, and nature quietly weaves its way through downtown life.

From Salon

So, while we might feel genuinely awful about eating before others get their food, we assume others won't feel as strongly about it.

From Science Daily

But if Powell is genuinely worried about the Federal Reserve’s independence, he could decide to stay on.

From Salon

Related Words

• absolutely
• actually
• authentically
• certainly
• fairly
• honestly
• indeed