genuinely
word · lemma: genuine
/ˈdʒɛnˈjuˌwaɪnɫi/
/dʒˈɛnjuːɪnli/
Definition
In a real, honest, or sincere way; not pretending or fake.
Usage & Nuances
Used for emphasizing that feelings, actions, or statements are truly meant. Common with adjectives like 'genuinely happy,' 'genuinely concerned.' More formal than 'really,' and suggests honesty or depth.
Spanish: realmente - sinceramentePortuguese (BR): realmente - sinceramentePortuguese (PT): realmente - sinceramenteChinese (Simplified): 真正地 - 由衷地Chinese (Traditional): 真正地 - 由衷地Hindi: वास्तव में - सच्चाई सेArabic: بصدق - حقًاBengali: সত্যিই - আন্তরিকভাবে - অকৃত্রিমভাবেRussian: искренне - по-настоящемуJapanese: 心から - 本当にVietnamese: thật lòng - thật sự - chân thànhKorean: 진심으로 - 정말로Turkish: gerçekten - içtenlikleUrdu: واقعی طور پر - دل سے - مخلصانہ طور پرIndonesian: dengan tulus - sungguh-sungguh - benar-benar
Example Sentences
I genuinely didn’t expect to win the prize.
natural
If you genuinely need help, just ask me.
natural
I am genuinely happy for you.
basic
He genuinely cares about his friends.
basic
Are you genuinely interested in this job?
basic
She was genuinely surprised by the party.
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