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果然 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • downright adverb Thoroughly or absolutely — used to intensify an adjective.
  • genuinely adv In a truly sincere or authentic way.
  • quite adv Completely or entirely.
  • truly adv In accordance with fact; accurately or honestly.
  • verily adv Truly; in fact (an old-fashioned or formal word for emphasis).

Senses

果然 is used for these senses in English:

  • downright Completely, wholly.
  • genuinely In a genuine manner; truthfully, truly.
  • quite In a fully justified sense; truly, perfectly, actually.
  • truly (manner) In accordance with the facts; truthfully, accurately.
  • verily Truly; doubtlessly; honestly; in truth.

downright — full definition

  1. adverb Thoroughly or absolutely — used to intensify an adjective.
  2. adjective Direct and plain in manner or speech.

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