indeed

adverb

in·​deed in-ˈdēd 

1

: without any question : truly, undeniably

—often used interjectionally to express irony or disbelief or surprise

2

: in reality

3

: all things considered : as a matter of fact

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

Examples of indeed in a Sentence

I know that you can indeed do better than that.

that is not merely a reason, but is indeed the entire point

Recent Examples on the Web

There was this about Jerry West, as well: Few superstars – indeed, few accomplished people in any profession – were as self-effacing. —Jim Alexander, Orange County Register, 12 June 2024

Yet today there is an understanding, even among some followers of the far-right, that in the new economic universe no nation save the U.S. or China is large enough to prosper, or indeed negotiate on the world stage, entirely alone. —Max Hastings, Twin Cities, 12 June 2024

Johnson indeed became a figure in the Harlem Renaissance. —Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 11 June 2024

Bomer was, indeed, Ratner’s choice for the role, but the studio reportedly wanted a bigger star like Brendan Fraser, which ultimately led the director to leave the project. —Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 11 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing indeed

• a friend in need is a friend indeed
• yes, indeed

Kids Definition

indeed

adverb

in·​deed in-ˈdēd 

: without any question : truly, certainly

—often used interjectionally to express disbelief or surprise