Truly

Pronunciation: /ˈtruːli/

Definitions of truly

adjective in accordance with fact or reality

Example Sentences

A1 I am truly happy to see you.

A2 She is truly talented at playing the piano.

B1 It was truly a magical experience watching the sunset.

B2 The artist's work is truly exceptional.

C1 His dedication to his craft is truly admirable.

C2 The book is truly a masterpiece of literature.

adverb in a truthful or sincere manner

Example Sentences

A1 I truly love my family.

A2 She is truly talented at playing the piano.

B1 I truly believe in the power of positivity.

B2 The movie was truly captivating from start to finish.

C1 Her dedication to her work is truly admirable.

C2 The artist's latest masterpiece is truly groundbreaking.

Examples of truly in a Sentence

formal I truly believe that the data supports our hypothesis.

informal I truly can't wait for the weekend to relax.

slang I truly vibed with that new song on the radio.

figurative His words cut me deeply, truly piercing my heart.

Grammatical Forms of truly

• past tense: truly
• plural: trulys
• comparative: more truly
• superlative: most truly
• present tense: truly
• future tense: will truly
• perfect tense: have truly
• continuous tense: is truly
• singular: truly
• positive degree: truly
• infinitive: to truly
• gerund: trulying
• participle: trulyed

Origin and Evolution of truly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'truly' originated from the Middle English word 'truli' which was derived from the Old English word 'treowlīce' meaning faithfully or honestly.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'truly' has evolved to emphasize sincerity, genuineness, and authenticity in various contexts. It is commonly used to convey truthfulness and accuracy in statements or descriptions.