Synonyms

verily

American

[ver-uh-lee] / ˈvɛr ə li /

adverb

in truth; really; indeed.

verily British

/ ˈvɛrɪlɪ /

adverb

archaic (sentence modifier) in truth; truly

verily, thou art a man of God

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Etymology

Origin of verily

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

Example Sentences

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It is a tragicomedy, a hybrid of past and present, a pastiche and an original yarn, a verily fun and achingly melancholy novel.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2021

We believe verily to see the goodness of the Lord.

From Washington Times • Apr. 16, 2021

I liketh not the egg of greenish hue, Nor care I for thy cut of proffered ham, So, verily, if to myself be true, I shall not eat thy dish, Sir Sam-I-Am.

From Washington Post • May 16, 2019

At this point in the 2013 season, my Authentic Games Index forecast a Super Bowl of Seattle versus Denver, and verily it came to pass.

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2015

It shone now as if verily it was wrought of living fire.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien

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