personally

[ pur-suh-nl-ee ]

adverb

1. through direct contact; in person; directly:

   I will thank him personally.

2. as if intended for or directed at one's own person:

   to take someone's comments personally.

3. as regards oneself:

   Personally, I don't care to go.

4. as an individual:

   to like someone personally, but not as an employer.

personally

/ ˈpɜːsənəlɪ /

adverb

1. without the help or intervention of others

   I'll attend to it personally

2. sentence modifier in one's own opinion or as regards oneself

   personally, I hate onions

3. as if referring to oneself

   to take the insults personally

4. as a person

   we like him personally, but professionally he's incompetent

Word History and Origins

Origin of personally¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; personal + -ly

Example Sentences

Former US Open champion Raducanu enjoyed a strong week personally in Malaga, winning all three of her matches without dropping a set.

From BBC

Crypto supporters have high hopes for Trump, who has personally invested in digital currencies and whose election was partly powered by support from the industry.

From New York Times

“Unless Trump personally intervenes, which seems unlikely, it appears the two nations are on the brink of a much more intense nuclear competition with far-reaching implications for international stability.”

From BBC

"We were very fortunate that Tiffany, herself personally, advocated for us to be her opening act. Suddenly, we walked out and they saw us. Nobody knew what was going to happen. Nobody knew," Wahlberg said.

From Salon

"These skills include problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, and even self-confidence. Our research shows that gaming, when done in moderation, can be a way for people to grow both personally and professionally."

From Science Daily

Related Words

• directly
• individually
• privately