personally
adverb /ˈpɜːsənəli/
/ˈpɜːrsənəli/
Idioms - used to show that you are giving your own opinion about something
- Personally, I prefer the second option.
- ‘Is it worth the effort?’ ‘Speaking personally, yes.’
- I personally think it would be the wrong thing to do.
- by a particular person rather than by somebody acting for them
- All emails will be answered personally.
- Do you know him personally (= have you met him, rather than just knowing about him from other people)?
- I’ll deal with the matter personally.
- He’s no longer personally involved in the day-to-day running of the company.
- He did not benefit personally from the fraud.
- I have never personally witnessed public violence.
- in a way that is connected with one particular person rather than a group of people synonym individually
- He was personally criticized by inspectors for his incompetence.
- You will be held personally responsible for any loss or breakage.
- in a way that is intended to be offensive
- I'm sure she didn't mean it personally.
- in a way that is connected with somebody’s personal life rather than with their job or official position
- Have you had any dealings with any of the suspects, either personally or professionally?
Idioms
take something personally
- to be offended by something
- I'm afraid he took your remarks personally.
- Please don’t take this personally, but would you mind leaving us alone for a few moments?