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

The allegations led to no criminal findings and, indeed, all charges are scheduled to be dropped if the father stays away from the girl. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Major label attention indeed followed, eventually leading Cave In to sign with RCA in 2001, with Hydra Head retaining certain vinyl and other release rights. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 18 Sep. 2026

The recent public debate surrounding a death in Pennsylvania as to whether measles was indeed the cause of the death illustrates how politicized measles has become. — Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

These balanced perspectives at the top of an organization indeed reflect at the consumer level, Mahoney said. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026