Synonyms of indeed

indeed 1 of 2

adverb

in-ˈdēd 

1

as in certainly

without any question

I know that you can indeed do better than that

Synonyms & Similar Words

• certainly
• surely
• definitely
• sure
• clearly
• probably
• really
• undoubtedly
• likely
• truly
• so
• assuredly
• easily
• unquestionably
• undeniably
• for certain
• doubtless
• indisputably
• damn well
• plainly
• perhaps
• possibly
• incontestably
• obviously
• incontrovertibly
• by all means
• unarguably
• inarguably
• for sure
• alright
• all right
• forsooth
• conceivably
• by all odds
• hands down
• unmistakably

2

as in definitely

not merely this but also

that is not merely a reason, but is indeed the entire point

Synonyms & Similar Words

• certainly
• definitely
• surely
• truly
• even
• really
• undoubtedly
• in fact
• nay
• positively
• in truth
• in reality
• verily
• assuredly
• unquestionably
• undeniably
• doubtless
• indisputably
• yea
• decidedly
• incontestably
• incontrovertibly

3

as in actually

to tell the truth

that woman can be difficult—indeed, she can be insufferable

Synonyms & Similar Words

• actually
• frankly
• honestly
• really
• certainly
• truthfully
• truly
• absolutely
• in fact
• admittedly
• as a matter of fact
• positively
• to be sure
• in truth
• in reality
• undoubtedly
• verily
• in actuality
• in point of fact
• unquestionably
• forsooth
• realistically
• indubitably
• indisputably
• veritably

indeed

2 of 2

interjection

as in no

how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable

indeed, you really did shave all your hair off!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• no
• why
• oh
• well
• what
• hey
• gee
• ha
• ah
• hello
• come on
• aha
• my word
• pshaw
• there
• fie
• pooh
• lo
• fiddlesticks
• gee whiz
• phooey
• oops
• gad
• the devil
• ugh
• (the) deuce
• egad
• the dickens
• gadzooks
• zounds

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of indeed

Adverb

And indeed, some of Niccol’s moves at Starbucks have involved getting rid of some complexity and distractions, notably selling majority control of Starbucks’ China business last year. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

Star was young indeed, twenty-two, putting herself through vet school. — Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026

Camp manager Savanah assures me that schedules are flexible (or indeed, nonexistent) here. — Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

On paper, the Republican senator from Missouri’s idea of punishing labs or users who have indeed acted recklessly or negligently while developing or deploying AI systems is a good one. — Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026