really

adverb /ˈriːəli/

In reality; very or truly.

Quick answer

Common synonyms for "really" include truly, genuinely, actually, honestly. Choose by context — see groups below.

Synonyms for "really"

really — emphasizes a fact

trulygenuinelyactuallyhonestly

really — modifies an adjective

veryextremelyexceedinglyremarkably

Antonyms for "really"

barelyscarcely

Examples in context

  • I really liked the new design.
  • Is that really the only option?
  • She's really talented at design systems.
Usage note

“Really” is filler in most sentences. Cutting it almost always improves your writing.