actually UK /ˈæk(t)ʃᵿli/US /ˈæk.t͡ʃ(u.)(ə.)li/adverb 3exclamation 1 adverb3 •in fact, often about something that people might not expectHis promises did not correspond with what he actually did. •Currently; at the time. •(no longer used) Actively.Neither actually […] nor passively. — 1655 exclamation1 •(Philippines, informal) Indicating affirmation, agreement.A: That was a pretty good movie.B: Actually!