adv in fact; in deed; in reality; in truth.
2. truly ·adv conformably to law; legally; legitimately.
3. truly ·adv exactly; justly; precisely; accurately; as, to estimate truly the weight of evidence.
4. truly ·adv in a true manner; according to truth; in agreement with fact; as, to state things truly; the facts are truly represented.
5. truly ·adv sincerely; honestly; really; faithfully; as, to be truly attached to a lover; the citizens are truly loyal to their prince or their country.