really

EN[ˈɹɪəli] [ˈɹi(ə)li] [ˈɹɪ(ə)li] +-[-iːli]
US

Definition of really in English Dictionary

• AdverbCOMmore reallySUPmost reallyPREré-SUF-ly+-
  1. (modal) Actually; in fact; in reality.
     1. "He really is a true friend." / "Really? What makes you so sure?" ‎
  2. INF (as an intensifier) Very (modifying an adjective); very much (modifying a verb).
     1. But ma, I really, really want to go to the show! ‎
• Interjection+-
  1. Indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information; to express skepticism.
     1. A: He won the Nobel Prize yesterday.
     2. B: Really?
  2. COL (sarcastic, typically exaggerated question.) Indicating that what was just said was obvious and unnecessary; contrived incredulity.
     1. A: I've just been reading Shakespeare - he's one of the best authors like, ever!
     2. B: Really.
  3. COL (chiefly US) Indicating affirmation, agreement.
     1. A: That girl talks about herself way too much.
     2. B: Really. She's a nightmare.
  4. Indicating displeasure at another person's behaviour or statement.
     1. Well, really! How rude.
• More Examples
  1. Used in the Middle of Sentence
     • Thank you for the unexpected gift. It really made my day.
     • As a campaigning politician, he really knew how to shake hands, kiss babies, and work the room.
     • The Tube King gives me a really good Marshally crunch, or a sweeter lead tone if I use the neck humbucker in my guitar.
  2. Used in the Ending of Sentence
     • If, in order to save money, you never buy a parking ticket, you are more likely to get fined, so it's all swings and roundabouts really.

• Part-of-Speech Hierarchy
  1. Adverbs
     • Degree adverbs
     • Sentence adverbs
       • Speech-act adverbs
       • Modal adverbs
  2. Interjections
  3. Morphemes
     • Suffixes
       • Words by suffix
         • Words suffixed with -ly

Other Vocabulary

1. en rally
2. en realty
3. en relly
4. en Reilly
5. en leally

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