01 adv. In a true manner; according to truth; in agreement with fact; as, to state things truly; the facts are truly represented.
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In a true manner; according to truth; in agreement with fact; as, to state things truly; the facts are truly represented.“I can not truly say how I came here.” — Shak.
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Exactly; justly; precisely; accurately; as, to estimate truly the weight of evidence.
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Sincerely; honestly; really; faithfully; as, to be truly attached to a lover; the citizens are truly loyal to their prince or their country.
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Conformably to law; legally; legitimately.“His innocent babe [is] truly begotten.” — Shak.
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In fact; in deed; in reality; in truth.“Beauty is excelled by manly grace And wisdom, which alone is truly fair.” — Milton.