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

Need another word that means the same as “truly”? Find 38 synonyms and 30 related words for “truly” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Truly” are: sincerely, unfeignedly, rightfully, in truth, really, genuinely, truthfully, honestly, frankly, candidly, openly, indeed, heartily, profoundly, accurately, correctly, exactly, precisely, faithfully, closely, absolutely, simply, utterly, totally, perfectly, thoroughly, positively, completely, unquestionably, undoubtedly, certainly, surely, definitely, beyond doubt, beyond question, indubitably, undeniably, beyond the shadow of a doubt

Truly as an Adverb

Definitions of "Truly" as an adverb

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

• In actual fact or without doubt; really.
• In fact (used as intensifiers or sentence modifiers.
• Absolutely or completely (used for emphasis.
• Used to emphasize emotional sincerity or seriousness.
• Loyally or faithfully.
• In a truthful way.
• By right.
• In accordance with truth or fact or reality.
• To the fullest degree; genuinely or properly.
• With sincerity; without pretense.

Synonyms of "Truly" as an adverb (38 Words)

absolutely	(of a verb) without a stated object. An absolutely magnificent painting.
accurately	In a way that is correct in all details; exactly. Every single vote was accurately counted.
beyond doubt	In addition.
beyond question	On the farther side from the observer.
beyond the shadow of a doubt	On the farther side from the observer.
candidly	It is sincerely the case that (used as intensives reflecting the speaker’s attitude. He candidly discussed his efforts to find employment.
certainly	Used to indicate that a statement is made as a concession or contrasted with another. Our current revenues are certainly lower than anticipated.
closely	Very affectionately or intimately. Patients have to be watched closely for side effects.
completely	Totally; utterly. Was completely at fault.
correctly	In a way that is socially acceptable; properly. She correctly answered eight questions.
definitely	In a definite manner; clearly. I shall definitely be at the airport to meet you.
exactly	Used to emphasize the accuracy of a figure or description. He was doing precisely or exactly what she had told him to do.
faithfully	In a manner that is true to the facts or the original. He swore that he would serve the king faithfully.
frankly	In an open, honest, and direct manner. She talks very frankly about herself.
genuinely	Genuinely with authority. This is a genuinely funny film.
heartily	In a hearty manner. They were heartily sick of the whole subject.
honestly	It is sincerely the case that used as intensives reflecting the speaker s attitude honestly adv in an honest manner. Honestly darling I m not upset.
in truth	To or toward the inside of.
indeed	An expression of surprise or skepticism or irony etc. (used as an interjection. They said the car would break down and indeed it did.
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.
openly	In an open way. A lecturer who had openly criticized the government.
perfectly	In a perfect or faultless way. You re perfectly right.
positively	With certainty; so as to leave no room for doubt. This is positively the last word on the matter.
precisely	Used as a reply to confirm or agree with a previous statement. She always expressed herself precisely.
profoundly	To a profound extent; extremely. A profoundly disturbing experience.
really	Used as intensifiers real is sometimes used informally for really rattling is informal. They don t really listen to us.
rightfully	In accordance with a legitimate right or claim to property, position, or status. Baseball rightfully is the nation s pastime.
simply	(used for emphasis) absolutely. They lived very simply.
sincerely	With sincerity; without pretense. I sincerely hope that we shall have a change of government.
surely	Definitely or positively sure is sometimes used informally for surely. If there is no will then surely the house goes automatically to you.
thoroughly	Completely and absolutely good is sometimes used informally for thoroughly. She was soon thoroughly bored.
totally	Used to express agreement. So then Julie like totally dumps her boyfriend Tommy.
truthfully	Used to emphasize the truthfulness or honesty of a statement. It is a hard question for me to answer truthfully.
undeniably	To an undeniable degree or in an undeniable manner. The results were undeniably impressive.
undoubtedly	Without doubt; certainly. It s undoubtedly very beautiful.
unfeignedly	With sincerity; without pretense. Was unfeignedly glad to see his old teacher.
unquestionably	Without question. Fred Winter is unquestionably the jockey to follow.
utterly	Completely and without qualification; absolutely. Utterly miserable.

Usage Examples of "Truly" as an adverb

• Management does not truly understand about the residents.
• She was now truly American.
• We are truly sorry for the inconvenience.
• Why cannot all masters be served truly?
• It is truly a privilege to be here.
• A truly dreadful song.
• He speaks truly.
• This is truly a miracle.
• I'm truly sorry, but I can't join you today.
• A truly awful book.

Associations of "Truly" (30 Words)

absolutely	Not viewed in relation to other things. She trusted him absolutely.
accurately	In a way that is correct in all details; exactly. Every single vote was accurately counted.
actuality	The state of existing in reality. A hope that progressed from possibility to actuality.
actually	At the present moment. You may actually be doing the right thing by walking out.
appeasing	Intended to pacify by acceding to demands or granting concessions. The appeasing concessions to the Nazis at Munich.
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.
certainty	The state of being certain. He was expected to be a certainty for a gold medal.
certitude	Something that someone firmly believes is true. The question may never be answered with certitude.
conciliatory	Intended or likely to placate or pacify. A conciliatory approach.
correctly	In a way that is socially acceptable; properly. She correctly answered eight questions.
definitely	In a definite manner; clearly. I shall definitely be at the airport to meet you.
doubtless	Certainly; without doubt. The company would doubtless find the reduced competition to their liking.
genuinely	Genuinely with authority. They speak genuinely about how proud they are.
indeed	Expressing interest of an ironic kind with repetition of a question just asked. Who d believe it Who indeed.
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.
justly	In a way that is well founded; justifiably. We can justly be proud of our achievements.
obvious	Easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind. It was an obvious remark to make.
obviously	Unmistakably (`plain’ is often used informally for `plainly. She was obviously unwell.
propitiate	Make peace with. The pagans thought it was important to propitiate the gods with sacrifices.
propitiatory	Having power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation. Sent flowers as a propitiatory gesture.
really	Used as intensifiers real is sometimes used informally for really rattling is informal. They don t really listen to us.
sincerely	In a sincere or genuine way. I sincerely hope that we shall have a change of government.
so	Used to introduce a logical conclusion from that fact or reason or as a result. Your old man was the salt of the earth so he was.
sure	Having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty confident and assured. A sure or trusted friend.
surely	Definitely or positively sure is sometimes used informally for surely. No one knows how to move the economy quickly and surely in that direction.
undoubtedly	Without doubt; certainly. They are undoubtedly guilty.
unquestionably	Without question. The awards were unquestionably deserved.
verily	Truly; certainly. Verily these men are mad.
very	Actual; precise (used to emphasize the exact identity of someone or something. She was very gifted.