really
adverb
1. in accordance with truth or fact or reality
- they don't really listen to us
Similar word(s): genuinely, truly
2. in actual fact
Similar word(s): actually
3. in fact (used as intensifiers or sentence modifiers)
- really, you shouldn't have done it
Similar word(s): truly
4. used as intensifiers; `real' is sometimes used informally for `really'; `rattling' is informal
- a really enjoyable evening
Similar word(s): rattling, real, very
Sentences with really as an adverb:
- "He really is a true friend." / "Really? What makes you so sure?"
- 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.
- B: Really?
2. (colloquial, sarcastic, typically exaggerated question.) Indicating that what was just said was obvious and unnecessary; contrived incredulity
- B: Really.
3. (colloquial, chiefly US) Indicating affirmation, agreement.
- B: Really. She's a nightmare.
4. Indicating displeasure at another person's behaviour or statement.
- Well, really! How rude.