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

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

From Salon

If De Zerbi is to thrive, the football operations around him must be stable, communicative and genuinely aligned to his way of working.

From BBC

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

From BBC

Explanations were rare and disappointing, and she seemed genuinely confused that Janet resented being left alone.

From Literature

There’s something about the way she looks at me, the softness in her eyes, that makes me believe she genuinely wants to help me.

From Literature

Related Words

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