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truly [ˈtruːlɪ] adv
1. in a true, just, or faithful manner 2. (intensifier) a truly great man 3. indeed; really See also yours truly ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
truly adverb 1. genuinely, really, correctly, truthfully, rightly, in fact, precisely, exactly, legitimately, accurately, in reality, in truth, beyond doubt, without a doubt, authentically, beyond question, factually, in actuality, veritably, veraciously a truly democratic system genuinely falsely, mistakenly, incorrectly, fraudulently, doubtfully, inaccurately 2. really, very, greatly, indeed, seriously (informal), extremely, to be sure, exceptionally, verily a truly splendid man 3. faithfully, firmly, constantly, steadily, honestly, sincerely, staunchly, dutifully, loyally, honourably, devotedly, with all your heart, with dedication, with devotion, confirmedly He truly loved his children. 4. sincerely, really, genuinely, honestly, surely, actually, certainly, in fact, indeed, absolutely, undoubtedly, positively, in reality, categorically, without a doubt, assuredly, verily, in actuality I truly never minded caring for him. Translations truly [ˈtruːlɪ] ADV 1. (= genuinely) [happy, democratic, international] → verdaderamente, realmente; [understand, love] → de verdad the only man she truly loved → el único hombre al que quería de verdad really and truly → de verdad 2. (frm) (= sincerely) [grateful, worried] → verdaderamente, realmente, de verdad; [believe, think, feel] → de verdad, realmente I truly believe this → me lo creo de verdad, realmente me lo creo I was truly hurt by what she said → lo que dijo me hizo realmente or verdadero daño it can truly be said that → verdaderamente se puede decir que ..., realmente se puede decir que ... I am truly sorry for what happened → siento de veras or muchísimo lo ocurrido it was truly wrong of him to do that → lo que hizo estuvo verdaderamente or realmente mal yours truly (in letter) → le saluda atentamente nobody knows it better than yours truly → nadie lo sabe mejor que un servidor 3. (as intensifier) (= absolutely) [amazing, remarkable] → verdaderamente, realmente see also well A2 truly [ˈtruːli] adv (= genuinely) → vraiment It was a truly remarkable victory → C'était vraiment une victoire remarquable. I am truly sorry → Je suis vraiment désolé. yours truly, ... (in letter) → je vous prie d'agréer mes salutations distinguées (= truthfully) [say, tell] → sans mentir (= faithfully) [serve] → fidèlement truly adv (= truthfully, genuinely) → wirklich, wahrhaftig; (really and) truly? → wirklich und wahrhaftig?; he did it, truly he did! → er hat es wirklich und wahrhaftig getan!; the only man she had ever truly loved → der einzige Mann, den sie je wahrhaft geliebt hat; I am truly sorry → es tut mir aufrichtig leid; it can truly be said that … → es lässt sich wahrhaftig sagen, dass …; truly amazing/terrible → wirklich erstaunlich/furchtbar ? well2 truly [ˈtruːlɪ] adv (genuinely, believe, love) → veramente, sinceramente; (faithfully, serve, love, reflect) → fedelmente; (emphatic, very) → veramente, davvero well and truly → per bene yours truly (in letter-writing) → distinti saluti truly [ˈtruːlɪ] adv (genuinely, believe, love) → veramente, sinceramente; (faithfully, serve, love, reflect) → fedelmente; (emphatic, very) → veramente, davvero well and truly → per bene yours truly (in letter-writing) → distinti saluti How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Of secondary substances, the species is more truly substance than the genus, being more nearly related to primary substance. A TRULY Pious Person who conducted a savings bank and lent money to his sisters and his cousins and his aunts of both sexes, was approached by a Tatterdemalion, who applied for a loan of one hundred thousand dollars. Or, if you prefer, since we seem to be dealing with impossibles, we might turn about and more truly define her as The Woman of Whom We are Worthy, for who dare say that she exists? |
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