indeed

adverb

in·​deed in-ˈdēd 

1

: without any question : truly, undeniably

This is indeed very serious.

—often used interjectionally to express irony or disbelief or surprise

"It was all a misunderstanding." "Was it indeed?"

2

: in reality

She does indeed work here.

3

: all things considered : as a matter of fact

I was very unsatisfied. Indeed, I filed a complaint.

Synonyms of indeed

• certainly
• surely
• definitely
• sure
• clearly
• probably

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

An ingenious means of admitting natural light has been contrived so that, during the daytime, parts of these wonderfully austere and stony subterranean cellars, which ought to be very dark indeed, remain softly radiant. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

But the basic desire for this film was indeed the contrast between a specific territory and this group of young people. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026

The military value of these accords is unknown, and indeed, Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia are a first test for the latter agreement. — April Longley Alley, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026

Paramount+ later confirmed in September that MobLand was renewed for season 3 and that Hardy, Brosnan and Helen Mirren would indeed return. — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing indeed

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

Rhymes for indeed

• accede
• agreed
• airspeed
• alkyd
• bindweed
• chickweed
• concede
• decreed
• duckweed
• exceed
• flaxseed
• impede

Kids Definition

indeed

adverb

in·​deed in-ˈdēd 

: without any question : truly, certainly

—often used interjectionally to express disbelief or surprise