genuinely
UK: ˈdʒenjuɪnli | US: ˈdʒenjuɪnli
adv. in a truthful or sincere manner
adv. truly or authentically
The word "genuinely" derives from "genuine," which traces back to the Latin genuinus, meaning "innate" or "natural," possibly linked to genu (knee) due to an ancient Roman custom of a father acknowledging a child by placing it on his knee. The suffix "-ly" is an Old English adverbial marker, turning adjectives into adverbs. Over time, "genuine" evolved to mean "authentic," and "genuinely" came to express sincerity or truthfulness.
She was genuinely surprised by the birthday party.
He apologized genuinely for his mistake.
The artist’s work is genuinely unique.
They seemed genuinely happy to see each other.
I can genuinely say this is the best coffee I’ve ever had.