Synonyms for

Personally

Verb / ˈpɜ:sʌnʌli: / / ˈpɜ:sʌnli: / / ˈpɜ:snʌli: / Another word for personally — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Personally means something done or said by a particular person, not by someone else.

Synonyms & similar words

inperson impersonally individually privately subjectively non-professionally person-to-person face-to-face directly first-hand confidentially

Synonyms by register

Formal

individually privately in person

Informal

myself on a personal level face-to-face

Literary

heart-to-heart man-to-man

Antonyms

impersonally objectively impartially unemotionally impersonally generically

Common collocations

  • speak personally
  • feel personally
  • offended personally
  • involved personally
  • know personally
  • advise personally
  • recommend personally
  • ask personally

Word family

noun person
adjective personal

Usage note

Often used to emphasize that something affects or is done by an individual, rather than by a group or organization. Can also mean 'in person' as opposed to by mail or phone.

Example sentences

  1. Personally, I think that ice cream is better than cake.
  2. My dad personally knows the mayor of our town.
  3. I will personally deliver this package to your house.
  4. She takes her job personally and always does her best.
  5. I don't like it when people get too personally involved in my life.

Quotes

  • Personally, I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught. - Winston Churchill
  • I am personally convinced that one person can be a change agent. - Tom Peters
  • Personally I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught. - Winston Churchill

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