PERSONALLY Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

personally

adverb

ˈpərs-nə-lē

Definition of personally

as in immediately

in person and usually privately the hostess told me personally that I was invited

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Recent Examples of personally The president is personally responsible for rising gas prices. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 Seattle coach Mike Macdonald took the seven personal foul penalties his team got quite personally. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 General Manager Miguel Feliz is always ready to welcome guests personally. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Steven Reynolds GoFundMe Even residents who did not know Reynolds personally said his death has shaken the community. — Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for personally

Recent Examples of Synonyms for personally

Adverb

The 1996 work is part of eight self-portraits Bowie created during a prolific period of painting, all of which were snapped up immediately.

— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
The Nobel committee did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment following Rubio’s announcement.

— Stefanie Dazio, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

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Rupert’s Season 4 story arc kicked off in episode 8 when he was suspected of secretly buying AFC Richmond shares in an attempt to regain control over the football club from his ex-wife Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham).

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Ricketts has argued that he’s best suited to keep delivering for Nebraska and that his opponent is secretly a Democrat.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026