Meaning & Definition
adverb
In a personal manner; as a person rather than as a representative of a group or organization.
I personally believe that honesty is the best policy.
With reference to oneself; in one's own opinion or as one sees it.
She personally disagrees with the decision made by the board.
In one's own person; not through another.
He wanted to meet the client personally to establish a clearer connection.
Used to emphasize one's individual viewpoint or experience.
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.
Slang Meanings
Just my two cents.
Personally, I think that just my two cents.
In my humble opinion (IMHO).
IMHO, the movie was overrated.