26984 words

truly

10 definitions • 17 examples
1
used to emphasize that what you are saying is true:

Examples:

At this time of year the river is a truly beautiful sight.
She was a truly great actress.
This is a truly remarkable achievement.
It was a truly terrifying experience.
2
really existing; in fact:

Examples:

These will be the first truly democratic elections in the country's history.
It's hard to obtain truly independent financial advice.
This is a desperate situation which requires a truly radical solution.
3

Examples:

Truly, I could not have done this without you.
truly believe He truly believes he can cure himself by willpower alone.
4
used to end a letter:

Examples:

I look forward to hearing from you. Yours truly, Taylor Champinski.
5
in an exact way:

Examples:

Mushrooms aren't truly vegetables, but many people think they are.
6
without a doubt; certainly:

Examples:

The area is truly beautiful.
7
actually; correctly; in reality:

Examples:

Can it be truly said that he represents all the people of his country?
8
in an exact way:

Examples:

Tomatoes aren’t truly vegetables – they’re fruit.
9

Examples:

I’m truly sorry about the accident.
10
Truly is sometimes used at the end of a letter instead of sincerely:

Examples:

Yours truly, Anne
Very truly yours, Joseph Logan

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