truly

Definition

  • adverb: in an honest manner
  • adverb: without feigning, falsity, or inaccuracy in truth or fact
  • used to make a statement more definite or forceful
  • synonyms: exactly, justly, precisely

Examples

  • A country is not 'truly' democratic until all of its citizens can vote freely.

  • Is this poll 'truly' representative of the voters' intentions?

  • “Who is in charge here?” “'Yours truly'.” [=I am]

Movie quotes

  • (..) legal, the documents, binding. Both in the eyes of men and of God. No! You are a monster! I always knew. But, until this moment, I never realized how truly monstrous you are! My own sins seem so trivial, so unimpressive! How do you sleep at night, Lord Ecbert? How do you sleep? (DOOR CLOSES) (..)
    2016 TvShow: Vikings Title: Portage Season: 4 Episode 8