Synonyms for really
- adverb
- interjection
Synonyms by meaning
Adverb
1. Truly
truly, certainly, indeed, indeedy US, honestly, genuinely, absolutely, simply, positively, legitimately, unquestionably, veritably, forsooth formal dated, verily dated
2. Very — very (modifying an adjective); very much (modifying a verb)
very, very much, real informal US, most, mightily, precious, preciously
3. Actually — actually; in fact; in reality
Interjection
Definitions
- adv. 1
Actually; in fact; in reality.
"He really is a true friend." / "Really? What makes you so sure?"
- adv. 2
Very (modifying an adjective); very much (modifying a verb).
But ma, I really, really want to go to the show!
- adv. 3
In a way or manner that is real, not unreal.
- interj. 1
Indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information; to express skepticism.
A: He won the Nobel Prize yesterday.
Related words
- Phrases
- oh really no really really truly
- Other spellings
- re-ally
Example sentences
- certainly At that time the snow plow was certainly our hero.
- truly Truly, I still think this will accomplish nothing.
- indeed You believe he is a good doctor, and he is indeed.
- honestly Have you honestly ever seen a view so magnificent?
- very You are very fortunate that you have such friends.
By length
- 2 letters
- so1
- 3 letters
- wow1
- 4 letters
- very2, most1, real1, gosh1
- 5 letters
- truly2
- 6 letters
- simply2, indeed2, verily
- 7 letters
- indeedy
- 8 letters
- actually4, honestly3, precious2, mightily3, forsooth
- 9 letters
- certainly3, literally4, genuinely4, veritably4
- 10 letters
- absolutely4, positively4, preciously
- 12 letters
- legitimately5
- 14 letters
- unquestionably5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (very2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- véritablement
- Italiano
- veramente
- Deutsch
- wirklich