sure-enough

1 of 2

adjective

ˈshu̇r-ə-ˈnəf 

ˈshər-

: actual, genuine, real

sure enough

2 of 2

adverb

: as one might expect : certainly

Synonyms of sure-enough

Adjective

• genuine
• real
• authentic
• true
• honest
• actual
• unmistakable

Examples of sure-enough in a Sentence

Adjective

a sure-enough ghost town that is a relic of the gold rush days

the inventor showed that he did have a sure-enough death ray

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

But a scattering of anglers is convinced that flavoring bait with tobacco is a sure-enough killer. — Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026

Adverb

Yeah, sure enough, the whole porch is on fire. — Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 22 June 2026

And sure enough, that account had been harassing a six-year-old girl. — Lyz Lenz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

circa 1545, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sure-enough

• buff
• cuff
• duff
• fluff
• gruff
• hough
• huff
• luff
• muff
• puff
• rough
• ruff