personally

adverb

per·​son·​al·​ly ˈpərs-nə-lē 

ˈpər-sə-nə-

1

: in person

attend to the matter personally

2

: as a person : in personality

personally attractive but not very trustworthy

3

: for oneself : as far as oneself is concerned

personally, I don't want to go

4

: in a personal manner

don't take this personally

Synonyms

• face-to-face
• tête-à-tête

Examples of personally in a Sentence

You will be held personally responsible for any losses or damages.

The player was personally criticized by his coach.

He blamed me personally for causing the problem.

I was personally offended by the article.

Recent Examples on the Web

Another space that sparks creativity is a quirky restaurant or dive—experiencing a new dish fills me with gratitude and an urge to explore more, which opens my mind to fresh ideas and innovative planning personally and professionally. —Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025

This year was one of growth, service, and adaptability — not just for me personally, but for my family as well. —Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025

The $75,000 loan would be paid back to the city over three years using sales taxes and food and beverage taxes, and the loan is personally guaranteed by The Soul Spot’s ownership, the staff report said. —R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025

Local economic effects These policies won’t just affect Venezuelan and Haitian TPS holders personally. —Mercedes Vigon, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing personally

• take it personally

Rhymes for personally

• impersonally

Kids Definition

personally

adverb

per·​son·​al·​ly ˈpərs-nə-lē 

-ᵊn-ə-

1

: in person

attend to the matter personally

2

: as a person : in personality

personally attractive

3

: for oneself : as far as oneself is concerned

personally, I am against it