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

"The series is a lovely blend of lightness and comedy, with some genuinely moving and poignant moments".

From BBC

If anything, a genuinely independent Fed would be thinking about raising short-term rates more than cutting them.

From MarketWatch

“My audience talks about this constantly. Cruising used to feel special and premium almost by default, but that perception is genuinely eroding.”

From MarketWatch

I’ve talked with Jordan a number of times over the years, and he seems genuinely humble about his life and work.

From Los Angeles Times

Dr. Cohen beams as if he genuinely believes I’m glad to be coming in second.

From Literature

Related Words

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