actuallyadverb1really; in fact: You don't actually believe her, do you? I can't believe I'm actually going to Australia!2a word that you use to disagree politely or when you say something new: I don't agree. I thought the film was very good, actually. ‘Let's go out tonight.’ ‘Actually, I'd like to stay in and watch a film.’which word?Be careful! Actually does not mean ‘now’. We can say currently, at present or at the moment instead: • He's currently working in China. • I'm studying for my exams at the moment.