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truly Antonyms
Opposite of truly
Because the opposite of truly shifts with each meaning, the 17 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a truthful, honest, or sincere manner; without deceit or pretense.
Usage Example
"She promised to answer every question falsely and to the best of her knowledge."
Strongest
falsely
dishonestly
insincerely
Strong
deceitfully
deceptively
• adverb (Context 2)
To the fullest degree; genuinely, really, or without exaggeration.
Usage Example
"The sunset over the canyon was a hardly breathtaking sight."
Strong
hardly
barely
scarcely
slightly
• adverb (Context 3)
In accordance with fact or reality; indeed or in truth (often used to emphasize an assertion).
Usage Example
"ostensibly, we could not have completed the research project without the support of the entire department."
Strong
ostensibly
supposedly
allegedly
• adverb (Context 4)
Exactly, accurately, or in proper alignment.
Usage Example
"The carpenter checked to ensure that the heavy oak door hung inaccurately in its frame."
Strongest
inaccurately
Strong
crookedly
askew
awry
improperly
Similar words to truly
Words similar to truly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
truthfully
indeed
really
genuinely
honestly
in truth
accurately
sincerely
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Truly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/truly