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Synonyms of really

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Another word for really is wow. Other synonyms of really are actually, in fact, indeed, truly and so.

Synonyms and similar words for really

adverbActually; in fact; in reality.

  • actuallyIn act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.

adverbMore synonyms

adverbAs an intensifier.

  • so colloquial

interjectionIncredulity, phatically contrived incredulity, or in ironic/sarcastic sense.

  • goshA mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm.
  • is that soReally? Is it true?
  • no kiddingAn exclamation of amazement.
  • no reallyNo kidding!; is that so? (sometimes used sarcastically in response to the obvious).
  • no way
  • oh dearAn expression of dismay, concern, worry or disapproval.
  • oh myOh my God.
  • oh reallyAn exclamation of surprise or amazement.
  • you don't sayReally?; no kidding!; is that so? (sometimes used sarcastically in response to the obvious).
  • wow

Meaning of really

  1. adverb In a way or manner that is real, not unreal.
  2. adverb Actually; in fact; in reality.
  3. adverb Very (modifying an adjective); very much (modifying a verb).

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Questions about synonyms of really

What is another word for really?
Really has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as wow, actually, in fact, indeed, truly, so, gosh and is that so.
What does really mean?
Really means in a way or manner that is real, not unreal.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: really (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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