adverb
personally
By oneself, from one's own viewpoint, or as a matter affecting oneself.
I personally check every order before it leaves the store.
Etymology
Personal concerns the individual person. The adverb specifies that person’s own action, viewpoint, or direct involvement in a matter.
More examples
- Personally, I prefer the smaller apartment.
- Do you know the owner personally?
- She takes criticism personally, even when it concerns the whole team.
Forms
personal adjective — Relating to an individual's life, feelings, or concerns.
Similar words
- directly
- Emphasizes involvement without an intermediary, rather than personal viewpoint.
- subjectively
- Emphasizes personal feelings or judgments rather than objective facts.