CONFIDENTLY Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

confidently

adverb

Definition of confidently

as in positively

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Recent Examples of confidently In some markets, decisions were made quickly and confidently. — Jorge Couto, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Putin and his Kremlin oligarchs have confidently anticipated a crumbling of Western assistance for Ukraine. — Ihor N. Stelmach, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026 Mbappe’s second goal against Sweden summed up their razor-sharp connection, latching on to the end of a clever reverse pass and finishing confidently into the far corner. — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 19 July 2026 Because so few cases have been reported in wildlife, experts cannot confidently say whether Jimothy has the condition based on video alone. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 UnitedHealth Group smashed through investors’ earnings expectations in the second quarter, with executives confidently saying this new level of profit is durable for the foreseeable future. — Bob Herman, STAT, 16 July 2026 But the Ukrainians are still confidently inside the town center, with the General Staff posting a video of one officer casually standing in Victory Square in November. — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 16 July 2026 Rather than recreating its past, the landmark hotel confidently writes its next chapter. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidently

Adverb

The future of the microcollege movement remains uncertain, but alumni like Coyne believe their own futures have been positively shaped by the experience.

— Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Tillis, who spent much of his time at the hearing complaining about the Biden administration, seemed positively inclined toward Blanche.

— Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

Definition of positively

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Ron Seman was known as the master of the Indiana Dunes trails, spending years joyfully guiding thousands of people on journeys through its natural wonders.

— Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
Uruguay, for their part, joyfully celebrated becoming the second team, after Italy, to win the World Cup twice.

— Will Jeanes, New York Times, 20 June 2026

Definition of joyfully

Adverb

Miami-Dade’s Saturday rain showers could not damper the spirit and energy of dozens of Haitians, Haitian Americans and soccer fans crowded together waving flags, beaming expectantly at North Miami’s Moca Plaza to meet players on the Haitian National Football Team.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
Now the cows are waiting expectantly outside the milking parlor, where Archie is clattering about to set up the milking machine.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026

Definition of expectantly

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But those scenes of coming together joyously around this team, this diverse team, this remarkable team from all points, [Folarin] Balogun himself a birthright citizen leading this.

— Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
At the same time, the episode still leaves space for slower beats, including some joyously non-essential downtime moments.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Definition of joyously

Adverb

There was the viral pleasure and even pride in seeing foreigners encounter Buc-ee’s with reverential appreciation or giddily experience industrial quantities of Mountain Dew Baja Blast at Taco Bell.

— Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Early in the second inning Wednesday afternoon, Nasim Nuñez smiled, hopping giddily.

— Noah White, Washington Post, 1 July 2026

Definition of giddily

Adverb

To represent so many things to so many people might seem shallow, if not blithely opportunistic.

— Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Meanwhile, poor Sol is blithely ignoring Jen’s warning that Sincere seemed to switch up on Melanie awfully quick and that Sincere and Melanie are very in sync.

— Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 16 June 2026

Definition of blithely

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