Verily/ˈverɪli/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Old-fashioned Usage The word 'verily' is not commonly used in modern conversation or writing. Thou hast verily amused me with thine jest. Pro Tip 2/3Emphasizes Truth 'Verily' is a way to emphasize the truth of a statement, with a slightly solemn tone. I verily believe thy words to be just. Pro Tip 3/3Literary and Scripture It often appears in literature, especially older texts or religious scripture, to invoke formality. Verily, this passage holds profound wisdom.