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genuinely

/ˈdʒɛn.ju.ɪn.li/
gen · u · ine · ly
Adjective:genuine
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• adverb

1

In a truthful, sincere, and honest way, without pretense or deceit.

Example

"She was genuinely happy to hear about her colleague's well-deserved promotion."

2

To the fullest degree; actually, really, or authentically.

Example

"This latest discovery is a genuinely remarkable breakthrough in renewable energy."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the adjective 'genuine' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The base word derives from Latin 'genuinus', meaning 'native, natural, or authentic', from 'genu' (knee) or 'gignere' (to beget).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Genuinely. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/genuinely
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