really
/ˈɹɪl.i/ interjection C2- Indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information; to express skepticism. · A: He won the Nobel Prize yesterday.· B: Really?
- A phatic confirmation by a listener, to signal active listening; mostly devoid of literal meaning, with the phatically contrived incredulity being merely formulaic. · A: You know, I saw Oliver the other day.· B: Really? What's he been up to?
- Indicating that what was just said was obvious and unnecessary; contrived incredulity. · A: I've just been reading Shakespeare - he's one of the best authors like, ever!· B: Really?
- Indicating affirmation, agreement. · A: That girl talks about herself way too much.· B: Really. She's a nightmare.
- Indicating displeasure at another person's behaviour or statement. · Well, really! How rude.
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“There really is another.
“I really must ask you to excuse me, M.
Marilla really did not know how to talk to the child, and her uncomfortable ignorance made her crisp and curt when she did not mean to be.
“Really; and you think this cousin pays her attentions?”
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