Another Word For Really

Meaning

The word "really" is an adverb used to emphasize the truth or reality of something. It can express surprise, intense confirmation, or a degree of seriousness in a statement. When someone uses "really," they often want to stress that what they are saying is genuine or significant.

Synonyms

• Truly
• Actually
• Seriously
• Certainly
• Honestly

Antonyms

• Untruly
• Falsely
• Apparently
• Seemingly
• Incredibly

Etymology

The word "really" comes from the Middle English "reallich," which means "genuinely." This term is derived from the Old French "reel," meaning "real" or "actual," which in turn comes from the Latin "realis," meaning "actual, real."

Examples

1. "Are you really going to eat that entire cake by yourself?"
2. "I really appreciate your help with my project."
3. "That was a really exciting game last night!"
4. "She is really good at math, much better than I am."
5. "Do you really think it will rain today?"