adverb
genuinely; sincerely; for real
Colloquial adverb meaning 'without pretense', 'in one's natural state', or 'not joking'. Often used when someone drops their usual act or speaks honestly.
素で言ったのに、冗談だと思われた。
I said it for real, but they thought I was joking.
彼は素で面白いことを言うから、みんな笑ってしまう。
He says funny things without even trying, so everyone ends up laughing.