EXACTLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for EXACTLY?

Need another word that means the same as “exactly”? Find 27 synonyms and 30 related words for “exactly” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Exactly” are: just, precisely, properly, incisively, entirely, absolutely, completely, totally, quite, in every way, in every respect, to the hilt, accurately, correctly, faultlessly, perfectly, right, that's right, just so, quite so, indeed, truly, certainly, definitely, assuredly, undoubtedly, indubitably

Exactly as an Adverb

Definitions of "Exactly" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “exactly” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• In a precise manner.
• Just as it should be.
• In exact terms; without vagueness.
• Used as a reply to confirm or agree with what has just been said.
• Used to emphasize the accuracy of a figure or description.
• Indicating exactness or preciseness.

Synonyms of "Exactly" as an adverb (27 Words)

absolutely	None whatsoever. An absolutely magnificent painting.
accurately	With few mistakes. Every single vote was accurately counted.
assuredly	Used to express the speaker’s certainty that something is true. Potted roses will most assuredly not survive winter without protection.
certainly	Used to express complete agreement with something that has just been said. She certainly is a hard worker.
completely	So as to be complete; with everything necessary. You must be completely mad.
correctly	In an accurate manner. She had acted correctly.
definitely	In a definite manner; clearly. I shall definitely be at the airport to meet you.
entirely	Without any others being included or involved. We have an entirely different outlook.
faultlessly	Without a fault; in a faultless manner.
in every respect	To or toward the inside of.
in every way	To or toward the inside of.
incisively	In a precise manner.
indeed	Used to emphasize a statement or response confirming something already suggested. The idea is attractive to many men and indeed to many women.
indubitably	In a manner or to a degree that could not be doubted. It was immediately and indubitably apparent that I had interrupted a scene of lovers.
just	Possibly (used to indicate a slight chance of something happening or being true. That s just what I need.
just so	Only a very short time before.
perfectly	Completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers. The ring fitted perfectly.
precisely	Exactly (used to emphasize the complete accuracy or truth of a statement. She always expressed herself precisely.
properly	In the strict sense; exactly. I m trying to get my mother to behave properly.
quite	Actually or truly or to an extreme. Are you quite certain about this.
quite so	Actually or truly or to an extreme.
right	On or to the right side. The car spun right off the track.
that's right	Very; to a great degree.
to the hilt	In full.
totally	Used to emphasize a clause or statement. I m sorry I totally didn t mean it.
truly	Loyally or faithfully. This is truly a miracle.
undoubtedly	Without doubt; certainly. They are undoubtedly guilty.

Usage Examples of "Exactly" as an adverb

• ‘You mean that you're going to tell me the truth?’ ‘Exactly.
• They met in 1989 and got married exactly two years later.
• What exactly are you looking for?
• He was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do.

Associations of "Exactly" (30 Words)

accuracy	The number of significant figures given in a number. The accuracy of radiocarbon dating.
accurate	Of an instrument or method capable of giving accurate information. Accurate information about the illness is essential.
accurately	In a way that is correct in all details; exactly. We are simply unable to predict long term trends accurately.
correct	Correct in opinion or judgment. Cut the top and bottom tracks to the correct length with a hacksaw.
correctly	In a way that is true, factual or appropriate; accurately. She had acted correctly.
correspond	Communicate by exchanging letters, emails, or other messages. The doctor and I corresponded for more than two decades.
defined	Clearly characterized or delimited. A number of clearly defined aims.
detail	Provide details for. A detail on Charlemagne s tomb.
detailed	Developed or executed with care and in minute detail- John Buchan. An exquisitely detailed carving.
exact	(of a person) accurate and careful about minor details. She was an exact clever manager.
exactitude	The quality of being exact. He writes with exactitude and precision.
factually	As a fact or based on fact. The evidence is legally and factually insufficient.
justly	In accordance with moral or social standards. We can justly be proud of our achievements.
justness	The quality of being just or fair. It was performed with justness and beauty.
literally	Used for emphasis while not being literally true. Our eyes were literally pinned to TV during the Gulf War.
marked	Strongly marked easily noticeable. The word drake is semantically marked as masculine.
meticulous	Marked by precise accordance with details. Meticulous research.
perusal	The action of reading or examining something. I continued my perusal of the instructions.
pinpoint	A very brief moment. One flare had pinpointed the target.
precise	Characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth ; strictly correct. The director was precise with his camera positions.
precisely	Exactly (used to emphasize the complete accuracy or truth of a statement. She always expressed herself precisely.
precision	Refinement in a measurement, calculation, or specification, especially as represented by the number of digits given. Note the meticulous precision of his measurements.
reliably	In a faithful manner. Few of these paintings can be reliably dated.
rightness	Appropriate conduct; doing the right thing. The rightness of that move for me.
scrupulous	Having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled. Scrupulous attention to details.
solvable	Capable of being solved. Such problems are perfectly solvable.
truly	Loyally or faithfully. He speaks truly.
veracious	Precisely accurate. A veracious account.
verbatim	In exactly the same words as were used originally. Your quotations must be verbatim.
wording	The manner in which something is expressed in words. The standard form of wording for a consent letter.