/ ˈtruːli; NAmE / adverb
1.
used to emphasize that a particular statement, feeling, etc. is sincere or genuine :
I'm truly sorry that things had to end like this.
2.
used to emphasize a particular quality :
a truly memorable occasion
3.
used to emphasize that a particular description is accurate or correct :
a truly democratic system of government
( informal )
Well, really and truly , things were better than expected.
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IDIOMS
- Yours Truly
—more at well adverb
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WORD ORIGIN
Old English trēowlīce faithfully (see true , -ly ).