CONFIDENTLY Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

confidently

adverb

Definition of confidently

as in positively

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Recent Examples of confidently Teams that invest in stronger collection infrastructure consistently see fewer gaps and fewer confidently wrong answers downstream. — Vaidotas Juknys, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The 45-year-old comedian shared a series of bikini photos on Instagram over the weekend, posing confidently in a colorful two-piece while enjoying time by the water. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026 The difficulty lies in discerning exactly what should hold onto—whether out of practicality or sentimentality—and what can be confidently tossed. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026 By providing field-level data and reliable traceability, the Trust Protocol helps brands and retailers confidently meet global demands, strengthen their sustainability efforts and contribute to a more resilient future for cotton. — Sj Studio, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 Speak up confidently, but double-check the details before pressing send. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 The goal is for these families to transition confidently from shelter to permanent housing. — Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 29 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidently

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All told, the Falcons made it through the first week of training camp with no major injuries and several other players trending positively in their recoveries.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Leaders need to remember how the workplace impacts people emotionally and lead accordingly - positively influencing their storied experience.

— Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of positively

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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

Adverb

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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