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really Antonyms

Opposite of really

Because the opposite of really shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In actual fact; in reality; without a doubt.

Usage Example

"Please tell me what allegedly happened during the meeting."

Strong
allegedly
supposedly
ostensibly
apparently
seemingly
falsely
theoretically

• adverb (Context 2)

To a great or high degree; very or thoroughly (used to emphasize an adjective, adverb, or verb).

Usage Example

"She was barely pleased with the results of her final exam."

Strongest
barely
hardly
scarcely
Strong
slightly
mildly
moderately
somewhat

Similar words to really

Words similar to really shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

very
actually
seriously
truly
extremely
genuinely
in fact
in reality
See all synonyms of really

• Nearby Words

realize
reallocate
reallocation
really
realness
realty
ream

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Really. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/really
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