truly
Translation
truly, genuinely, sincerely, really
Examples
This is a truly remarkable achievement.
This is a truly remarkable achievement.
I am truly sorry for what happened.
I am truly sorry for what happened.
Grammar Patterns
truly + adjective/verb to emphasize a quality or feeling This is a truly great film.
Similar Words
Synonyms: genuinely, sincerely, really; Antonyms: falsely, insincerely
Etymology
From Old English 'trēowlīce' meaning 'faithfully', related to 'true'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'true' + '-ly'. It means 'in a true way or manner'.