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
Recent Examples on the Web
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These policies are genuinely distressing and can feel overwhelming for the many millions of people who will be affected by them. Allie Volpe, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024 And yes, Soho Rep’s leadership team, as well as the folks at Playwrights Horizons—where the Rep is about to bunk up for at least two years—are genuinely excited about their upcoming partnership. Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024 These peace plans can be taken at face value, as the countries that advance them may genuinely want to help secure peace. Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024 Just ensure that any additional offers genuinely add value to the customer, rather than feeling forced. 6. Melissa Houston, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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