verily

adverb
UK: /ˈverɪli/
US: /ˈverɪli/

  1. Truly; certainly; in truth. Used to emphasize the truth of a statement or feeling.

    1. I say verily that you are wrong.
    2. The prophecy came to pass, and verily, the kingdom was saved from darkness.

Synonyms

truly indeed certainly assuredly
verily interjection

  1. An exclamation of surprise, agreement, or emphasis.

    1. Verily, that was an amazing feat!
    2. Verily, I concur with your assessment of the situation at hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "verily" is /ˈverɪli/ in British English and /ˈverɪli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "verily": truly, indeed, certainly, assuredly.

Example usage of "verily": "I say verily that you are wrong.". More examples on the page.