truly

Universal Words 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. * I felt truly at home. * I do care. Truly, I do! * She truly believes that none of this is her fault. 2 used to emphasize a particular quality: a truly memorable occasion * a truly magnificent performance 3 used to emphasize that a particular description is accurate or correct: a truly democratic system of government * (spoken) Well, really and truly, things weren't quite how she described them. * He started the first truly international ballet company. IDIOMS Yours Truly (AmE, formal, written) used at the end of a formal letter before you sign your name moreatWELLadv.