adv.
Pronunciation: ' trü-l ē
Function: adverb
Date: 13th century
1 a : INDEED ― often used as an intensive < truly , she is fair> or interjectionally to express astonishment or doubt b : without feigning, falsity, or inaccuracy in truth or fact
2 : in all sincerity : SINCERELY ― often used with yours as a complimentary close
3 : in agreement with fact : TRUTHFULLY
4 : with exactness of construction or operation
5 : in a proper or suitable manner