- true, genuine, not merely nominal
City hall has its place, but this pub is the real heart of the town.
- real, authentic
a genuine text; a genuine production; genuine materials; genuine friendship
- of undisputed origin
The experts confirmed it was an authentic signature.
reallyAdverb, Interjektion/ˈɹɪə.li/US indicating affirmation, agreement"He really is a true friend." / "Really? What makes you so sure?"
really, reallied, reallied
- Suitable
- concurring with a given set of facts
We spent all night truing up the report.
- genuine
- truthfully, truly
I thought they were joking at first, but it seemed they were genuinely interested in the talk about glaciers.
- done in good faith
Although he failed, the prime minister made a bona fide attempt to repair the nation's damaged economy.
- authorized with a warrant
Under the circumstances, his outburst was not warranted.