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