Meaning & Definition of Personally in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: In a way that is related to or affects a particular person, often emphasizing individual perspective.

  Example Sentence: I personally prefer tea over coffee.

• Definition: In person; face to face.

  Example Sentence: I will discuss this matter personally with you.

Etymology

Origin: Derived from Middle French 'personnel', from Latin 'personalis', meaning 'of or belonging to a person'.

Synonyms

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.

Translations

• Spanish: personalmente

• French: personnellement

• German: persönlich

• Russian: лично

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.