Really, really, really !

We have a wealth of words to call upon when we want to emphasise that our statements are indeed well and truly, utterly, actually and in fact certainly and surely without doubt honest and accurate. No lie.

Even the phrase 'in deed' (= 'actually done') has become a single adverb, and we utter it without a thought for its origin. 'Actual' similarly implies that the concept has been 'acted out, done, accomplished'. 'Really' means that a statement is true, not mere fancy. The word 'fact' in the phrase 'in fact' comes from Latin 'factum' meaning 'done, achieved, completed'. 'Truly' insists that a statement is not false or mistaken or deceitful or made in ignorance: it is truly really utterly and actually factual . Honestly. I promise. You still don't believe me ?

I like the remark made by some of P G Wodehouse's characters: "Yes, me ! In person, not a picture !"

Really, really, REALLY !