assuredly

adverb

as·​sured·​ly ə-ˈshu̇r-əd-lē How to pronounce assuredly (audio)
Synonyms of assuredlynext
1
: without a doubt : certainly
2
: in an assured manner : confidently

Examples of assuredly in a Sentence

The merger will almost assuredly lead to job layoffs. I am most assuredly the person you are looking for.
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The first three will assuredly make the team, barring something shocking. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026 Intrigue also surrounds the first — and almost assuredly only — March Madness performances of talented freshmen Cameron Boozer of Duke, Darryn Peterson of Kansas and AJ Dybantsa of BYU, each of whom could be selected first overall in June’s NBA draft. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026 That marked the program’s most recent appearance in March Madness, and that drought almost assuredly will end this weekend. Steve Kroner, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026 The timing of that moment figures to wait, with the Heat almost assuredly to defer to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ retiring of LeBron’s jersey first, a courtesy due his hometown franchise. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for assuredly

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of assuredly was in the 14th century

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“Assuredly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assuredly. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.

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