Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnjuːɪnli] (IPA) 
"Genuinely" is spelled with a hard G, followed by "enuin" pronounced with a soft G, like a J sound. This is followed by a "ly" ending, which has the "l" pronounced with a schwa sound, creating a sound like "lih". The IPA transcription for "genuinely" is dʒen.jʊ ɪn.li. This word is commonly misspelled as "geniunely" or "genuinly", so paying attention to the correct pronunciation can aid in proper spelling.
Genuinely is an adverb that describes something as true, real, or authentic in nature. It refers to the sincerity or authenticity of a person's feelings, actions, or intentions. When something is genuinely done or experienced, it means that it is not fake, artificial, or deceitful.
In the context of personal qualities or character, being genuinely kind, honest, or compassionate means that these traits are demonstrated honestly and naturally, rather than as a mere façade. Genuinely expressing emotions implies that they are felt deeply and sincerely, without any hidden agenda or pretense.
When used to describe interactions or relationships, genuinely means that they are based on truthfulness, trust, and sincerity. A genuinely friendly person is warm and open-hearted, and their kindness is not motivated by selfish interests.
Genuinely can also be used to describe experiences or events that are true and unexaggerated. For example, if someone says they genuinely enjoyed a movie or a meal, it means that their enjoyment was sincere and not influenced by external factors or ulterior motives. Similarly, if someone genuinely believes in a particular ideology or philosophy, it conveys that their belief is deeply rooted and not superficial.
Overall, genuinely emphasizes the authenticity, truthfulness, and sincerity of a person, action, feeling, or experience, implying that there are no hidden motives, deceptions, or artificiality involved.
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The word "genuinely" dates back to the early 17th century and is derived from the Latin word "genuinus", which refers to something that is true, authentic, or natural. The Latin term is derived from the word "genus", meaning "birth" or "race". Over time, "genuinus" evolved into "genuinel" in Old French, and eventually into "genuinely" in English.
