genuinely

[ jen-yoo-in-lee ]

adverb

1. in a way that is real or true; authentically, honestly, or sincerely:

   We encourage children to place themselves in other people’s shoes in order to genuinely understand and empathize with their emotions.

   Ada is volunteering on the campaign because she genuinely believes in the candidate’s goals.

Other Words From

• non·gen·u·ine·ly adverb
• qua·si-gen·u·ine·ly adverb
• un·gen·u·ine·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of genuinely¹

genuine ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

And I have to say: Finally getting to see U2 live was genuinely shocking.

From Los Angeles Times

It represents a failure of the judicial system to hold this individual genuinely accountable.

From Salon

The whole thing was so exhausting to Thune that he seemed genuinely torn about running for reelection in 2022.

From Slate

If you are either a woman or genuinely care about women, backing Trump is a lot different from supporting your run-of-the-mill Republican.

From Salon

Then, in a genuinely gaslighting turn, it asks for $50.

From Slate

Related Words

• absolutely
• actually
• authentically
• certainly
• fairly
• honestly
• indeed