Synonyms for Really
Definition of really
adverb
- in accordance with truth or fact or reality; "she was now truly American"; "a genuinely open society"; "they don't really listen to us"
- in actual fact; "to be nominally but not actually independent"; "no one actually saw the shark"; "large meteorites actually come from the asteroid belt"
- in fact (used as intensifiers or sentence modifiers); "in truth, moral decay hastened the decline of the Roman Empire"; "really, you shouldn't have done it"; "a truly awful book"
7 synonyms found
Writing tips for "really"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like actually, forsooth, genuinely can replace "really" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 7 alternatives available, "really" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Really" in song lyrics
See how really is used in real songs:
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"B: Really?"
2 Live Crew — Bill So Horny -
"I just really, really"
51.50 — Games People Play -
"so when I give you a pound, it's really 4"
7L & Esoteric f/ Celph Titled — Murder-Death-Kill