PERSONALLY


Meaning of PERSONALLY in English

/ ˈpɜːsənəli; NAmE ˈpɜːrs-/ adverb

1.

used to show that you are giving your own opinion about sth :

Personally, I prefer the second option.

'Is it worth the effort?' 'Speaking personally, yes.'

2.

by a particular person rather than by sb acting for them :

All letters will be answered personally.

Do you know him personally (= have you met him, rather than just knowing about him from other people) ?

3.

in a way that is connected with one particular person rather than a group of people

SYN individually :

He was personally criticized by inspectors for his incompetence.

You will be held personally responsible for any loss or breakage.

4.

in a way that is intended to be offensive :

I'm sure she didn't mean it personally.

5.

in a way that is connected with sb's personal life rather than with their job or official position :

Have you had any dealings with any of the suspects, either personally or professionally?

IDIOMS

- take sth personally

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.