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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As the report highlighted, culture wars are about both sides attempting to impose their will by personally insulting others who hold opposing viewpoints, seeking ways to cancel the social and professional lifestyles of others, and preventing others from participating in public debates.
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Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The day before, Cynthia Erivo personally congratulated Adell at the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards.
—Taylor Crumpton, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
Trump also raised the possibility of sending American citizens who are criminals to El Salvador, personally urging Bukele to expand prison space.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
The longtime leader of the latter group, George Gresham, is said to personally support endorsing Mr. Cuomo but is facing a broader revolt within his union.
—Nicholas Fandos, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The day before, Cynthia Erivo personally congratulated Adell at the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards.
—Taylor Crumpton, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
Trump also raised the possibility of sending American citizens who are criminals to El Salvador, personally urging Bukele to expand prison space.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
The longtime leader of the latter group, George Gresham, is said to personally support endorsing Mr. Cuomo but is facing a broader revolt within his union.
—Nicholas Fandos, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Personally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personally. Accessed 23 Apr. 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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