Verily — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb /ˈver-ə-lē/ ver·i·ly

Meaning & Definition of Verily

Verily (adverb)

  1. in truth, certainly
  2. truly, confidently

Verily (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to tell the truth

    "verily, I don't remember a single thing about that course"

    similar: actually, admittedly, forsooth, frankly, honestly, indeed, really, truly, truthfully, as a matter of fact, in actuality, in fact, in point of fact, in reality, in truth, to be sure
    related: absolutely, certainly, indisputably, indubitably, positively, realistically, undoubtedly, unquestionably, veritably

  2. not merely this but also

    "I shall pay back your loan and verily do so with considerable interest"

    similar: even, indeed, nay, truly, yea, in fact, in reality, in truth
    related: assuredly, certainly, decidedly, definitely, doubtless, incontestably, incontrovertibly, indisputably, positively, really, surely, undeniably, undoubtedly, unquestionably

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Verily

The most common words with a similar meaning to Verily:

actually, admittedly, forsooth, frankly, honestly, indeed, really, truly, truthfully, even, nay, yea, as a matter of fact, in actuality, in fact, in point of fact, in reality, in truth, to be sure

Related Words for Verily

absolutely, certainly, indisputably, indubitably, positively, realistically, undoubtedly, unquestionably, veritably, assuredly, decidedly, definitely, doubtless, incontestably, incontrovertibly, surely, undeniably

Origin & Etymology of Verily

Middle English verraily, from verray very:2 + -ly -ly:2

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Verily

What does "Verily" mean?

"Verily" means in truth, certainly. As an adverb, it is defined as: in truth, certainly. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Verily"?

Other words for "Verily" include actually, admittedly, forsooth, frankly, honestly, indeed, really and truly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Verily" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Verily"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Verily". Common alternatives include actually, admittedly, forsooth, frankly, honestly, indeed, really, truly, truthfully and even.

How do you use "Verily" in a sentence?

Examples of "Verily" in a sentence: "verily, I don't remember a single thing about that course"; "I shall pay back your loan and verily do so with considerable interest".

Is "Verily" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Verily" is an adverb.

How do you pronounce "Verily"?

"Verily" is pronounced /ˈver-ə-lē/ and divided into syllables as ver·i·ly.

What is the origin of the word "Verily"?

"Verily" comes from Middle English verraily, from verray very:2 + -ly -ly:2. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Verily" meaning "to tell the truth"?

When "Verily" (adverb) means to tell the truth, synonyms include actually, admittedly, forsooth, frankly, honestly and indeed.