genuinely

[jen-yoo-in-lee]

adverb

1. in a way that is real or true; authentically, honestly, or sincerely.

   We encourage children to place themselves in other people’s shoes in order to genuinely understand and empathize with their emotions.

   Ada is volunteering on the campaign because she genuinely believes in the candidate’s goals.

Other Word Forms

• nongenuinely adverb
• quasi-genuinely adverb
• ungenuinely adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of genuinely¹

genuine ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

We took steps to stabilise the broken foundations of local government and deliver the first genuinely fair funding review and the first multi-year settlement for a decade.

From BBC

Reuniting an ensemble cast that included Maggie Smith was a challenge for the filmmakers, but Bonneville says everyone has always genuinely wanted to be there.

From Los Angeles Times

Scottish Conservative deputy leader Rachael Hamilton said: "If John Swinney was genuinely interested in seeing the wishes of the Scottish people respected, he'd stop relentlessly pushing for independence and focus on the day job."

From BBC

Everyone I encountered was warm and genuinely helpful, from local recommendations to shuttle rides.

From Salon

So yeah, we were both happy about it, and it’s good to see two industry people in whatever “supposed rivalry” who genuinely like each other without that other bull—.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• absolutely 
• actually 
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• certainly 
• fairly 
• honestly 
• indeed