genuinely
/ˈd͡ʒɛn.ju.ɪn.li/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
In a genuine manner; truthfully, truly.
Adverb
Examples
I thought they were joking at first, but it seemed they were genuinely interested in the talk about glaciers.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “genuinely” mean?
In a genuine manner; truthfully, truly.
Is “genuinely” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.