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

  • (..) Tonight, when the boy comes. It will not fail you, I am sure of it... It answers to you, and you only. Does it? My Lord? The wand, does it truly answer to me? You're a clever man, Severus. Surely you must know... - Where does its true loyalty lie? - With you... Of course, My Lord. (..)
    2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
  • (..) and the Resurrection Stone, to bring back loved ones from the dead. Together, they make one the Master of Death. But few, truly believe that such objects exist. Do you? Do you believe they exist, sir? Well... I see no reason to put stock into an old wives' tale. (..)
    2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2