really

Meaning

Adv

1. In a way or manner that is real, not unreal.
2. (modal) Actually; in fact; in reality.
3. (informal) Very (modifying an adjective); very much (modifying a verb).

Intj

1. (informal) Indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information; to express skepticism.
2. (broadly, informal) Indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information; to express skepticism.
3. (informal, sarcastic) Indicating that what was just said was obvious and unnecessary; contrived incredulity
4. (US, informal) Indicating affirmation, agreement.
5. (informal) Indicating displeasure at another person's behaviour or statement.

Verb

Alternative form of re-ally.

Synonyms

truly

indeed

actually

very

in fact

genuinely

certainly

quite

real

absolutely

true

seriously

surely

in truth

sincerely

honestly

completely

truely

well

a lot

extremely

properly

truthfully

veritably

exactly

is that so

as a matter of fact

so

verily

in reality

honest

in the last resort

perhaps

for sure

definitely

genuinly

undoubtedly

many

just

clearly

sure enough

too

virtually

evidently

reliable

simply

rather

reality

only

dependable

Translations

vraiment

wirklich

veramente

davvero

réellement

realmente

werkelijk

echt

realmente

véritablement

tatsächlich

en réalité

infatti

inderdaad

en fait

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɹɪə.li/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: really

In summary

From Middle English really, realy, rialliche, equivalent to real + -ly.

Sentences

Look , you really need to sort yourself out .

I really liked the film we saw last week .

I really enjoyed reading it .

She really thinks we should prioritize our health and safety before worrying the finances .

Knowing that she really can't stop him , she lowers the gun .