truly
word · lemma: true
/ˈtɹuɫi/
TROO-lee
/tɹˈuːli/
TROO-lee
Definition
In a real, genuine, or honest way. It is used to emphasize that something is really true, or to show sincere feeling or opinion.
Usage & Nuances
Common as an adverb of emphasis: 'I truly believe', 'truly sorry', 'truly amazing'. It sounds a bit stronger and more sincere than 'really'. In very formal writing, it can also appear in closings like 'Yours truly', which is a fixed expression.
Spanish: verdaderamente - de verdad - sinceramentePortuguese (BR): verdadeiramente - de fato - sinceramentePortuguese (PT): verdadeiramente - de facto - sinceramenteChinese (Simplified): 真正地 - 确实 - 真诚地Chinese (Traditional): 真正地 - 確實 - 真誠地Hindi: वास्तव में - सचमुच - ईमानदारी सेArabic: حقًا - بالفعل - بصدقBengali: সত্যিই - প্রকৃতপক্ষে - আন্তরিকভাবেRussian: действительно - по-настоящему - искреннеJapanese: 本当に - 心からVietnamese: thật sự - thực sự - chân thànhKorean: 진정으로 - 정말로Turkish: gerçekten - içtenlikleUrdu: واقعی طور پر - سچ میں - دل سےIndonesian: thật sự - thực sự - chân thành
Example Sentences
I am truly happy to see you.
basic
This is a truly beautiful place.
basic
Do you truly understand the question?
basic
I truly didn't expect everyone to remember my birthday.
natural
She's truly one of the kindest people I've ever met.
natural
We are truly sorry for the delay.
natural