B2adverbemotionsrelationships
US/ˈdʒen.ju.ɪn.li/
UK/ˈdʒen.ju.ɪn.li/
in a real and honest way, without pretending
In context
I am genuinely sorry for what I said yesterday.
She seemed genuinely surprised by the news when we told her.
Few people are genuinely interested in the details of the contract.
Words that go with genuinely
adverb + adjective
- genuinely interestedHe seems genuinely interested in learning Vietnamese.
- genuinely surprisedWe were genuinely surprised by the result.
- genuinely sorryI am genuinely sorry about the mix-up.
- genuinely happyShe looked genuinely happy to see us.
adverb + verb
- genuinely believeI genuinely believe the plan will work.
- genuinely careGood teachers genuinely care about their students.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I genuine like this book.Correct: I genuinely like this book.