personally
English meaning: Personally
Definition
In a personal manner.
Example
“Personally, I would rather take the train than fly.”
Another example: “The manager apologised and promised to deal with the matter personally.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A common adverb meaning 'in person' or 'as far as I am concerned'. 'I personally think...' softens an opinion as one's own. 'Take it personally' means to react to something as a personal offence. Also 'personally responsible/liable'. Neutral, frequent in speech.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From 'personal', from Latin 'personalis' (of a person), from 'persona' (mask, character), plus the adverbial '-ly'.
Synonyms
- individually
- in person
- privately
- subjectively
Antonyms / Opposites
- impersonally
- publicly
- officially
Related Words
Common Collocations
- personally responsible
- take it personally
- i personally think
- personally identifiable
- personally involved
- thank you personally
Word Forms
personal (adj); personally (adv)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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