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

And sure enough, the team's number two prospect is on his way to Detroit. — Ian Miller, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

The Tigers had an exhibition against Southeastern College, and sure enough, Skubal mowed down those hapless young hitters. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 2 Aug. 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