really
adverb
re·al·ly
ˈrē-(ə-)lē 
1
b
: truly, unquestionably
—used as an intensifier
a really beautiful day
c
: very sense 1
look really close
he runs really fast
2
—used to emphasize an assertion
you really should read Yeats
really, you're being ridiculous
Synonyms
Examples of really in a Sentence
The dog runs really fast.
The water is really hot.
She's a really nice person.
I had a really good time at the party.
Recent Examples on the Web
Javier and Vincent and the team at Mucho Mas really know how to do that.
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Apr. 2024
This reference was in production for 40 years, a really long time.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
Can human milk really boost an adult's immune system though?
—Tiffany Leigh, Parents, 15 Apr. 2024
His publicist, Darren Shuster, said that Hughes never really believed in a flat Earth.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
Need the neighborhood on board Despite the slow build-up, Easley said this will be the year that Citizens’ program really accelerates: The utility expects to replace as many as 3,000 service lines in the next couple years.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Apr. 2024
This is really for the jurisdictions that have authority to take a decision to make.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2024
The side angle really made all the difference to the MPA’s ratings board?
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
This, obviously, really upsets Robinson, and the pair begin arguing through their teeth.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Apr. 2024
This reference was in production for 40 years, a really long time.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
Can human milk really boost an adult's immune system though?
—Tiffany Leigh, Parents, 15 Apr. 2024
His publicist, Darren Shuster, said that Hughes never really believed in a flat Earth.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
Need the neighborhood on board Despite the slow build-up, Easley said this will be the year that Citizens’ program really accelerates: The utility expects to replace as many as 3,000 service lines in the next couple years.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Apr. 2024
This is really for the jurisdictions that have authority to take a decision to make.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2024
The side angle really made all the difference to the MPA’s ratings board?
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
This, obviously, really upsets Robinson, and the pair begin arguing through their teeth.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024
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really
adverb
re·al·ly
ˈrē-(ə-)lē
ˈri(-ə)l-ē
1
: in actual fact : actually
didn't really mean it
2
: without question : truly
a really beautiful day
3
: very entry 2 sense 2
look really close
he runs really fast
4
: to be honest : frankly
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