In Reality — synonyms, definition

1. in reality (o)

actually certainly in actuality in effect in fact in truth indeed positively really truly

2. in reality (a)

actually in actuality in fact incidentally indeed on second thought really truly

3. in reality (Adverb)

in reality (Adverb) — Used to imply that one would expect the fact to be the opposite of that stated; surprisingly. ex. "they thought they made the rules but in reality they were only puppets" ex. "people who seem stand-offish are in reality often simply nervous"