Synonyms for

Really

Verb / ˈrɪli: / / ˈri:li: / Another word for really — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in actual truth or fact; truly

Synonyms & similar words

truly very real genuinely rattling actually intruth actually genuinely seriously truly verily indeed absolutely certainly positively honestly truthfully sincerely

Synonyms by register

Formal

genuinely truly indeed actually

Informal

very awfully terribly super wicked

Literary

veritably assuredly in truth

Antonyms

barely hardly scarcely insignificantly slightly nominally

Common collocations

  • really good
  • really bad
  • really important
  • really interesting
  • really nice
  • really appreciate
  • really think
  • really want

Word family

adverb really

Usage note

Often used as an intensifier in informal speech. Can sometimes be overused, leading to a weakening of its impact.

Example sentences

  1. I am really excited to go to the beach this weekend.
  2. She really likes chocolate ice cream.
  3. He really wants to go to the park.
  4. They are really good at playing soccer.
  5. I'm really sorry for being late.

Quotes

  • "Really, I didn't know that," said Alice.
  • "Really and truly you did not?"
  • "Really, I am quite ashamed of myself, for being so ignorant."

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