Genuinely: meaning, definitions and examples

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genuinely

[ ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnli ]

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adverb

In a sincere and honest way.

Synonyms

honestly, sincerely, truly

Examples of usage

She genuinely cares about her friends.
He genuinely believes in helping others.
I genuinely appreciate your help.

Translations

Translations of the word "genuinely" in other languages:

🇵🇹 genuinamente

🇮🇳 ईमानदारी से

🇩🇪 ehrlich

🇮🇩 dengan tulus

🇺🇦 щиро

🇵🇱 szczerze

🇯🇵 心から (こころから)

🇫🇷 sincèrement

🇪🇸 sinceramente

🇹🇷 samimi olarak

🇰🇷 진심으로 (jin-sim-eu-ro)

🇸🇦 بصراحة

🇨🇿 upřímně

🇸🇰 úprimne

🇨🇳 真诚地 (zhēnchéng de)

🇸🇮 iskreno

🇮🇸 einlæglega

🇰🇿 шын жүректен

🇬🇪 გულწრფელად

🇦🇿 səmimi olaraq

🇲🇽 sinceramente

Word origin

The word 'genuinely' comes from the Latin word 'genuinus', meaning 'native, natural'. The adverb 'genuinely' first appeared in English in the early 17th century. It is derived from the adjective 'genuine', which has roots in the Latin word 'genuinus'. Over the years, 'genuinely' has been used to emphasize sincerity and honesty in various contexts.