Truly or Truelly
Learn the correct spelling “truly” vs the incorrect “truelly.”
truelly
Incorrect spelling - “Truelly” is a wrong spelling with unnecessary extra letters.
"truelly" is a common misspelling of "truly". Always use "truly" when referring to the correct word.
truly
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Truly” means genuinely, honestly, or really.
Definition of truly
"truly": “Truly” means genuinely, honestly, or really.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for truly
- • genuinely
- • honestly
- • really
Usage Examples
"Correct:" I am truly grateful.
"Correct:" She truly understands.
"Correct:" They were truly happy.
"Incorrect:" I am truelly grateful.
"Incorrect:" She truelly understands.
Notes:
- • Drop the ‘e’ from true when adding -ly: true → truly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Truly.
Q: Is 'truelly' correct?
A: No.
Q: When do we use 'truly'?
A: To mean genuinely or really.
Q: Why not 'truelly'?
A: Because ‘e’ is dropped before -ly.
Q: Example?
A: She is truly kind.
Summary
""Truly" is the standard spelling. 'Truelly' is a common mistake caused by assuming the word keeps the 'e' before -ly."