genuinely
gb/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪnli/ us/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪnli/
B2
English
~ 6700
őszintén, valóban
B2
1
Usage pattern:
genuinely [adjective] / genuinely [feel/think/believe] that [clause]
She was genuinely surprised by the news, not just pretending for the camera.
Őszintén meglepte a hír, nem csak megjátszotta magát a kamera kedvéért.
I am genuinely grateful for all the help you gave me.
Őszintén hálás vagyok mindazért a segítségért, amit adtál.
He seems genuinely interested in understanding other people’s problems.
They were genuinely happy to see each other again after so many years.
If you genuinely believe this is wrong, you should say so.
Learner examples
I am genuinely sorry that I hurt you.
Őszintén sajnálom, hogy megbántottalak.
She looks genuinely happy in this photo.
Őszintén boldognak tűnik ezen a fotón.
He is genuinely interested in learning English.
They were genuinely afraid during the storm.
I genuinely believe you can pass the exam.
Common mistake:
Learners often confuse "genuinely" with "generally" because they look similar. "Genuinely" means "in a real, honest way", while "generally" means "in most cases" or "usually". Another mistake is using "genuinely" where simple "really" is more natural in very casual speech; however, "genuinely" is fine and slightly more formal or precise.
Meaning
truly; in a sincere way
Collocations
genuinely sorry
|genuinely interested
|genuinely grateful
|genuinely care
|genuinely believe
|genuinely happy
Synonyms
truly (Very close in meaning; slightly more common and neutral in all contexts.)
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really (More informal and very frequent; can sound less focused on honesty and more on emphasis.)
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sincerely (Often used about feelings or apologies; slightly more formal and emotional.)
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honestly (Adds a sense of personal truth-telling; can sound more subjective or conversational.)
Antonyms
insincerely (Describes behavior or feelings that are not real or honest, only for appearance.)
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falsely (Focuses on something not being true or correct, often in a deliberate or deceptive way.)
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superficially (Suggests something only seems true on the surface, not in a deep or real way.)
Themes
emotions
|communication
|character
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In a way that is real and honest, not fake or just for show.
In a way that is real, sincere, and not fake or pretended.
Grammar
Dictionary form
genuinely
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪnli/
US/d͡ʒˈɛnjuɪnli/
Syllables & stress
genu - inely (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (genu)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: genuinely
- Plural: genuinelies
Word family
Forms
genuinelies
noun
Core family
genuine
adjective B1
Related words
genuineness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
disingenuous
adjective
disingenuously
adverb
Expressions
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