verily

[ ver-uh-lee ]

adverb

1. in truth; really; indeed.

verily

/ ˈvɛrɪlɪ /

adverb

1. archaic.
   sentence modifier in truth; truly

   verily, thou art a man of God

Word History and Origins

Origin of verily¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; very, -ly

Word History and Origins

Origin of verily¹

C13: from very + -ly ²

Example Sentences

"I verily believe they're gone to look at my button," cried Davy, beginning to laugh, in spite of his fears.

From Project Gutenberg

Verily, there is not a leech that sucks out the blood from the body more than these little ships do this camp of men.

From Project Gutenberg

Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away till all these things be accomplished.

From Project Gutenberg

Verily, Providence lends a strong and ready arm to the drunken man and the fool!

From Project Gutenberg

I think it plain, that no man can join in prayers in which there is any petition which he is verily persuaded is sinful.

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