Truly vs. Really — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Truly and Really
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Truly
In a truthful way
He speaks truly
Really
In actual truth or fact
There isn't really a lake there.
It's just a mirage.
Truly
To the fullest degree; genuinely or properly
Management does not truly understand about the residents
Really
To a great degree; very much
I would really like to meet your sister.
Truly
In actual fact or without doubt; really
This is truly a miracle
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Really
Very; utterly
That was a really enjoyable evening.
Truly
Loyally or faithfully
Why cannot all masters be served truly?
Really
Without a doubt; indeed
Really, I don't want more dessert.
Truly
Sincerely; genuinely
We are truly sorry for the inconvenience.
Really
Used to express surprise, skepticism, displeasure, or interest
"I've been reading her diary." "Really?".
Truly
Truthfully; accurately
Reported the matter truly.
Really
(literal) In a way or manner that is real, not unreal.
Truly
Indeed
Truly ugly.
Really
(modal) Actually; in fact; in reality.
"He really is a true friend." / "Really? What makes you so sure?"
Truly
Properly
Not truly civilized.
Really
Very (modifying an adjective); very much (modifying a verb).
But ma, I really, really want to go to the show!
Truly
(manner) In accordance with the facts; truthfully, accurately.
Really
Indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information; to express skepticism.
A: He won the Nobel Prize yesterday.
B: Really?
Truly
(modal) Honestly, genuinely, in fact, really.
That is truly all I know.
Truly, that is all I know.
Really
Indicating that what was just said was obvious and unnecessary; contrived incredulity
A: I've just been reading Shakespeare - he's one of the best authors like, ever!
B: Really.
Truly
(degree) Very.
You are truly silly.
Really
Indicating affirmation, agreement.
A: That girl talks about herself way too much.
B: Really. She's a nightmare.
Truly
In a true manner; according to truth; in agreement with fact; as, to state things truly; the facts are truly represented.
I can not truly say how I came here.
Really
Indicating displeasure at another person's behaviour or statement.
Well, really! How rude.
Truly
Exactly; justly; precisely; accurately; as, to estimate truly the weight of evidence.
Really
Royally.
Truly
Sincerely; honestly; really; faithfully; as, to be truly attached to a lover; the citizens are truly loyal to their prince or their country.
Really
In a real manner; with or in reality; actually; in truth.
Whose anger is really but a short fit of madness.
Why, really, sixty-five is somewhat old.
Truly
Conformably to law; legally; legitimately.
His innocent babe [is] truly begotten.
Really
In accordance with truth or fact or reality;
She was now truly American
A genuinely open society
They don't really listen to us
Truly
In fact; in deed; in reality; in truth.
Beauty is excelled by manly graceAnd wisdom, which alone is truly fair.
Really
In actual fact;
To be nominally but not actually independent
No one actually saw the shark
Large meteorites actually come from the asteroid belt
Truly
In accordance with truth or fact or reality;
She was now truly American
A genuinely open society
They don't really listen to us
Really
In fact (used as intensifiers or sentence modifiers);
In truth, moral decay hastened the decline of the Roman Empire
Really, you shouldn't have done it
A truly awful book
Truly
By right;
Baseball rightfully is the nation's pastime
Really
Used as intensifiers; `real' is sometimes used informally for `really'; `rattling' is informal;
She was very gifted
He played very well
A really enjoyable evening
I'm real sorry about it
A rattling good yarn
Truly
With sincerity; without pretense;
She praised him sincerely for his victory
Was unfeignedly glad to see his old teacher
We are truly sorry for the inconvenience
Truly
In fact (used as intensifiers or sentence modifiers);
In truth, moral decay hastened the decline of the Roman Empire
Really, you shouldn't have done it
A truly awful book
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