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

Synonyms

• face-to-face
• tête-à-tête

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

In order to sue in federal court, a plaintiff must show that he or she is personally injured by the action being challenged, as well as showing that the harm is caused by the defendant, and that a favorable federal court decision would remedy the injury. —Erwin Chemerinsky, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2024

Through a combination of employees, vehicles, distribution centers, 3-4 days later a final postal employee will personally take the card to his home and place in his mailbox. —Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2024

Ebrard met personally with Trump several times in the first years of López Obrador’s administration. —Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2024

What did that environment do for you, personally and creatively? —Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing personally

• take it personally

Kids Definition

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