truly
gb/tɹˈuli/ us/tɹˈuli/
A2
English
~ 2600
őszintén, igazán, valóban, tényleg
A2
1
Usage pattern:
truly [verb/adjective]
I truly appreciate all the help you’ve given me.
Őszintén nagyra értékelem mindazt a segítséget, amit nyújtottál.
She truly believes that kindness can change the world.
Őszintén hisz abban, hogy a kedvesség megváltoztathatja a világot.
We are truly sorry for the inconvenience.
He is truly committed to his work.
I can truly say I’ve never met anyone like her.
Learner examples
I truly like my teacher.
Őszintén szeretem a tanáromat.
She truly wants to help.
Őszintén segíteni akar.
I am truly happy today.
We truly need more time.
They truly care about animals.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'truly' with 'truthfully'. 'Truthfully' means 'in a truthful manner' and often introduces an honest statement, while 'truly' more often emphasizes sincerity or realness.
Meaning
In a sincere or genuine way
Collocations
truly sorry
|truly appreciate
|truly believe
|truly grateful
Synonyms
sincerely (Often used for polite or formal honesty, especially in letters.)
|
genuinely (Emphasizes realness and authenticity, often emotional.)
Antonyms
falsely (Suggests dishonesty or lack of truth.)
|
insincerely (Suggests pretending to feel or believe something.)
Themes
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In a way that is real and honest.
In a manner that is honest, sincere, and without pretense.
B1
2
Usage pattern:
truly [verb/adjective]
This painting is truly representative of the artist’s early style.
Ez a festmény valóban hűen tükrözi a művész korai stílusát.
He is truly the best player on the team.
Valóban ő a csapat legjobb játékosa.
That was a truly historic moment for the country.
The museum is truly worth visiting.
This book is truly unique.
Learner examples
This is truly a big problem.
Ez valóban nagy probléma.
She is truly a good singer.
Valóban jó énekesnő.
The city is truly beautiful.
He is truly my best friend.
The movie was truly exciting.
Meaning
According to fact or reality
Collocations
truly remarkable
|truly amazing
|truly representative
Synonyms
accurately (Focuses on correctness according to facts.)
|
really (Informal and common; can be used for emphasis.)
Antonyms
inaccurately (Not correct according to facts.)
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falsely (Not reflecting reality; untrue.)
Themes
facts
|truth
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Definition
In a way that matches the real facts.
In a way that is accurate and reflects the true situation.
B2
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
truly [adjective/adverb]
It was a truly extraordinary performance.
Igazán rendkívüli teljesítmény volt.
This is truly the most delicious cake I have ever tasted.
Ez igazán a legfinomabb torta, amit valaha kóstoltam.
The view from the top was truly breathtaking.
Her kindness is truly unmatched.
He is truly one of a kind.
Learner examples
The food was truly good.
Az étel igazán jó volt.
The game was truly fun.
A játék igazán szórakoztató volt.
It was truly a hot day.
She is truly smart.
The house is truly big.
Meaning
Without exaggeration; exactly so
Collocations
truly extraordinary
|truly exceptional
|truly unprecedented
Synonyms
exactly (Matches perfectly with what is described.)
|
precisely (Formal; emphasizes exactness.)
Antonyms
loosely (Not exact; approximate.)
|
roughly (An estimate rather than exact.)
Themes
accuracy
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Definition
Used to say something is exactly true, not an exaggeration.
Used to emphasize that something is exactly or strictly the case, without exaggeration or approximation.
Grammar
Dictionary form
truly
IPA
GB/tɹˈuli/
US/tɹˈuli/
Syllables & stress
truly (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (truly)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: truly
- Plural: trulies
Word family
Forms
trulies
noun
Related words
truthful
adjective B1
truthfully
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
truthfulness
noun B2
Expressions
truly yours
1/tɹˈuli jˈʊɹz/
fixed phrase
formal
Polite letter closing phrase
A polite way to end a formal letter before your name, showing respect to the reader.
Examples
- Thank you for your time and consideration. Truly yours, John Smith
yours truly
1/jˈʊɹz tɹˈuli/
fixed phrase
Referring to oneself in speech or writing
A way to talk about yourself, often in a funny or informal way, or used at the end of a letter before your name.
Examples
- The award was presented to yours truly at the ceremony.
- If you need any help, just ask yours truly.