assuredly

adverb

as·​sured·​ly ə-ˈshu̇r-əd-lē How to pronounce assuredly (audio)
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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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 24 Sep. 2023.

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