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

  • (..) A rather unfair observation... ...as we have also developed a keen interest in the brewing of ales... ...and the smoking of pipe-weed. But where our hearts truly lie... ...is in peace and quiet... ...and good,tilled earth. For all Hobbits share a love of things that grow. (..)
    2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring