truly

/ˈtruːli/ adverb

Definition

NOT FALSE › used to emphasize that something is true in every way: The project was truly a team effort.

VERY › used to emphasize a description of something: It's truly amazing to watch a baby being born.

SINCERE › used to emphasize that something is sincere or honest: I truly believe that he is innocent.

(Definition of truly adverb from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

If a reason, argument or explanation holds water, it is true

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