genuinely

adverb

gen·​u·​ine·​ly ˈjen-yə-wən-lē How to pronounce genuinely (audio)
-(ˌ)win-,
 nonstandard  -ˌwīn-
: in a real or genuine way : truly
a genuinely funny movie
some genuinely disturbing news
She was genuinely surprised by their decision.
The audience was genuinely moved by the performance.
We are genuinely grateful to still have our jobs.

Examples of genuinely in a Sentence

is genuinely fond of her older brother
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Not what others expect, not what looks good on Instagram, but what genuinely lights you up and gives your life meaning. Jodie Cook, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 But the close associate pushes back on the notion that Bezos has genuinely shifted politically toward Trump. Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 20 Mar. 2025 While Trump pushes for a deal, some experts question whether Putin is genuinely ready to end the war or is seeking further concessions. Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025 Some of that money has evidently been put to good use: The visual effects are seamless, the robot designs are genuinely cool, and the set dressing is meticulous. Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for genuinely

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of genuinely was in 1613

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“Genuinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genuinely. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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