in my opinion
5 synonyms for in my opinion, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Phrase — Used to mark what follows as your personal judgement rather than established fact.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use in my opinion
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
in my humble opinion
just in my opinion
in my honest opinion
Neutral in speech, generally discouraged in formal academic writing.
Frequently asked questions
What does IMO mean?
IMO is the standard messaging abbreviation of in my opinion, and IMHO adds humble. In practice IMHO is often used with a touch of irony, so it rarely sounds more modest than IMO.
Should you use in my opinion in an essay?
Most academic style guides advise against it, because the reader already knows the essay expresses your view and the phrase weakens the claim. Argue from evidence instead, or use a firmer form such as this evidence suggests.
What is the difference between in my opinion and in my view?
They are interchangeable in meaning. In my view sounds marginally more formal and considered; in my opinion is the more common spoken form.
