indeed

indeed

adverb

Definition of INDEED

1

without any question <I know that you can indeed do better than that>

Synonyms all right, alright, assuredly, certainly, clearly, definitely, doubtless, easily, forsooth, hands down, inarguably, incontestably, incontrovertibly, indisputably, plainly, really, so, sure, surely, truly, unarguably, undeniably, undoubtedly, unquestionably

Related Words conceivably, likely, perhaps, possibly, probably; obviously, unmistakably

Phrases by all means, by all odds, damn well, for certain, for sure

2

not merely this but also <that is not merely a reason, but is indeed the entire point>

Synonyms indeed, nay, truly, verily, yea

Related Words assuredly, certainly, decidedly, definitely, doubtless, incontestably, incontrovertibly, indisputably, positively, really, surely, truly, undeniably, undoubtedly, unquestionably

3

to tell the truth <that woman can be difficult—indeed, she can be insufferable>

Synonyms admittedly, forsooth, frankly, honestly, indeed, really, truly, truthfully, verily

Related Words absolutely, certainly, indisputably, indubitably, positively, realistically, undoubtedly, unquestionably, veritably