personally
adverb
per·son·al·ly
ˈpərs-nə-lē 
ˈpər-sə-nə-
1
: in person
attend to the matter personally
2
: as a person : in personality
personally attractive but not very trustworthy
3
: for oneself : as far as oneself is concerned
personally, I don't want to go
4
: in a personal manner
don't take this personally
Examples of personally in a Sentence
You will be held personally responsible for any losses or damages.
The player was personally criticized by his coach.
He blamed me personally for causing the problem.
I was personally offended by the article.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
Many participants say the organization – a large provider of scholarship assistance to young women – has been life-changing, opening doors for them both personally and professionally.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Or personally obnoxious to the President.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
There is a spotlight on your one-on-one relationships, both personally and professionally.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
Many participants say the organization – a large provider of scholarship assistance to young women – has been life-changing, opening doors for them both personally and professionally.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Or personally obnoxious to the President.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
There is a spotlight on your one-on-one relationships, both personally and professionally.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for personally
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“Personally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personally. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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personally
adverb
per·son·al·ly
ˈpərs-nə-lē
-ᵊn-ə-
1
: in person
attend to the matter personally
2
: as a person : in personality
personally attractive
3
: for oneself : as far as oneself is concerned
personally, I am against it
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