truly

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1) ADV: ADV group, ADV before v (emphasis) You use truly to emphasize that something has all the features or qualities of a particular thing, or is the case to the fullest possible extent.

...a truly democratic system...

Not all doctors truly understand the reproductive cycle...

Spain was truly a European nation.

2) ADV: ADV adj (emphasis) You can use truly in order to emphasize your description of something.

...a truly splendid man...

They were truly appalling.

3) ADV: ADV adj, ADV before v (emphasis) You use truly to emphasize that feelings are genuine and sincere.

Believe me, Susan, I am truly sorry...

He truly loved his children.

4) ADV: ADV with cl (emphasis) You can use truly in order to emphasize that what you are saying is true.

I truly never minded caring for Rusty...

I do not expect a war between my country and yours. Truly I do not.

Syn:

honestly

5) well and truly → see well

6) CONVENTION You write Yours truly at the end of a formal letter to someone you do not know very well. You write your signature after the words `Yours truly'.

Yours truly, Phil Turner.

7) PHRASE You can say yours truly as a way of referring to yourself. [HUMOROUS, INFORMAL]

Yours truly was awoken by a shout: `Ahoy there!'