Truly Definition & Meaning
truly
- 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"
- by right; "baseball rightfully is the nation's pastime"
- with sincerity; without pretense; "she praised him sincerely for his victory"; "was unfeignedly glad to see his old teacher"; "we are truly sorry for the inconvenience"
- 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"
"Truly" in song lyrics
See how truly is used in real songs:
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"Consider this a salute from yours truly,"
Asheru — For Old Time's Sake -
"Allow me to introduce yours truly"
Astronomy Class — Heatseeker -
"Do it congruently, makin the music so truly"
Bizzy Bone — Around the World
Words that rhyme with truly
Usage tips for "truly"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "truly" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for truly to find words that pair well.