Meaning & Definition of word "Personally"
Personally
/ˈpɜːrsənəli/
adverb:
- 1. In a personal manner; as a person rather than as a representative of a group or organization.
- Example: I personally believe that honesty is the best policy.
- 2. With reference to oneself; in one's own opinion or as one sees it.
- Example: She personally disagrees with the decision made by the board.
- 3. In one's own person; not through another.
- Example: He wanted to meet the client personally to establish a clearer connection.
- 4. Used to emphasize one's individual viewpoint or experience.
- Example: Personally, I found the book to be quite enlightening.
Etymology
●Derived from Middle French 'personnel', from Latin 'personalis', meaning 'of or belonging to a person'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
personally speaking:
Expressing one's personal opinion.
personally responsible:
Being directly accountable for something.
take it personally:
To interpret something as a personal attack or offense.
Related Words
person:
An individual human being.
personality:
The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character.
personable:
Having a pleasant appearance and manner.
Slang Meanings of personally
Meaning: Just my two cents.
● Example Sentence: Personally, I think that just my two cents.
Meaning: In my humble opinion (IMHO).
● Example Sentence: IMHO, the movie was overrated.