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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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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

“One day I was in the mall, and I was just genuinely nice to someone,” Wilkinson recalls of their initial introduction.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Service was polished, the vibe felt spot-on, and yes, everything was genuinely excellent.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

"I genuinely didn't think there was anything left to surprise me in the death service world," said Hughes.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“I’m sorry to hear that,” my dad says genuinely.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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