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truly (tro̵̅o̅′lē)

adverb

  1. in a true manner; accurately, genuinely, faithfully, factually, etc.
  2. really; indeed: often used as an interjection of surprise, confirmation, etc.
  3. sincerely: used in the formal complimentary close of a letter yours truly, very truly yours
  4. rightfully; legally

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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

truly Synonyms

truly

modif.

  1. Really

    actually, absolutely, positively; see really 1, surely.

  2. In accordance with the truth

    honestly, exactly, definitely, reliably, factually, correctly, unequivocally, sincerely, scrupulously, fairly, justly, validly, rightfully, righteously, punctiliously, faithfully, worthily, scientifically, unbiasedly, without bias, without prejudice, fairly and squarely*; see also accurately.

    Antonyms wrongly*, dishonestly, deceptively.


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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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