actually

1. 1

   In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.modalnot-comparable

   • His promises did not correspond with what he actually did.
2. 2

   Actively.not-comparableobsolete

   • Neither actually […] nor passively.
3. 3

   Currently; at the time.not-comparable

   • At the time whereof we are writing, though the Great George was on the throne and ladies wore gigots and large combs like tortoise-shell shovels in their hair, instead of the simple sleeves and lovely wreaths which are actually in fashion,

syn. above a bit · actually · all things considered · as a matter of fact · by right · certainly · come to think of it · de facto · definitely · de jure · fact is · forsooth

ant. figuratively · metaphorically · ostensibly · virtually

1. 1

   Indicating affirmation, agreement.Philippinesinformal

   • A: That was a pretty good movie.
   • B: Actually!