Genuinely

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛnjuɪnli/

Definitions of genuinely

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate the genuineness or sincerity of an action or quality

Example Sentences

A1 I am genuinely happy to see you.

A2 She genuinely believed in his innocence.

B1 He genuinely cares about the environment and volunteers regularly.

B2 The artist's work is genuinely innovative and thought-provoking.

C1 The politician's speech was genuinely inspiring and heartfelt.

C2 The author's writing is genuinely captivating and profound.

Examples of genuinely in a Sentence

formal She genuinely cares about the well-being of her employees.

informal I genuinely can't believe how fast time flies when we're having fun.

slang He's genuinely the coolest dude I know.

figurative His smile genuinely lights up the room.

Grammatical Forms of genuinely

• past tense: genuinely
• plural: genuinely
• comparative: more genuinely
• superlative: most genuinely
• present tense: genuinely
• future tense: will genuinely
• perfect tense: have genuinely
• continuous tense: is genuinely
• singular: genuinely
• positive degree: genuine
• infinitive: to genuinely
• gerund: genuinely
• participle: genuinely

Origin and Evolution of genuinely

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'genuinely' originated from the Latin word 'genuinus', meaning 'innate' or 'native'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'genuinely' has evolved to connote authenticity, sincerity, and truthfulness.