personally — as far as oneself is concerned; in one's own opinion
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: as far as oneself is concerned; in one's own opinion
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
Example Sentences
- Personally, I believe cats are plotting world domination.
- Don't take his criticism personally; he's just having a bad day.
- The manager personally trained each new employee.
personally
ADVERB[/ˈpɜːrsənəli/]
as far as oneself is concerned; in one's own opinion
She kept her personal diary hidden from everyone else.
Everyone decorated their personal workspace differently.
Her personal journal captured emotional moments she never wanted to forget.
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin persona, originally meaning 'mask' worn by ancient theatre actors. As these masks came to represent individual character and identity, the term evolved to mean 'individual' or 'personal,' and eventually developed into the modern sense of a distinct human being or personality.
Breakdown
persona (individual, character) + -al (adjective-forming suffix) + -ly (adverb-forming suffix), creating an adverbial form meaning 'in a personal manner.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Personally, I believe cats are plotting world domination.”
“Don't take his criticism personally; he's just having a bad day.”
“The manager personally trained each new employee.”
“Personally, I think homework should be illegal on weekends.”
📚Related Words
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.