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She was genuinely happy for her friend.
What does Genuinely mean?
Genuinely means truly or sincerely.
Dictionary definition
In a real, honest, or sincere way.
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He genuinely wanted to understand the lesson.
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Genuinely is used when a feeling, action, or statement is honest and real.
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Genuinely means genuinely means truly or sincerely.
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MeaningGenuinely means truly or sincerely.
ExampleExample: She was genuinely happy for her friend.
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- Syllables
- jen · yoo · in · lee
- Strongest beat
- jen
- Ending
- lee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on jen.
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falselyIn a way that is not true.
insincerelyWithout honest feeling.
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Genuinely means truly or sincerely.
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Genuinely is not the same as falsely. Genuinely means genuinely means truly or sincerely.
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