indeed

adverb

in·​deed in-ˈdēd 

1

: without any question : truly, undeniably

This is indeed very serious.

—often used interjectionally to express irony or disbelief or surprise

"It was all a misunderstanding." "Was it indeed?"

2

: in reality

She does indeed work here.

3

: all things considered : as a matter of fact

I was very unsatisfied. Indeed, I filed a complaint.

Synonyms of indeed

• certainly
• surely
• definitely
• sure
• clearly
• probably

Examples of indeed in a Sentence

I know that you can indeed do better than that.

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

Recent Examples on the Web

When Butterfield acknowledged that a taping system indeed existed, he was brought before a public hearing of the Senate Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities. —Douglass K. Daniel, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026

The Fanatics Flag Football Classic is indeed relocating to BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. —Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026

An argument certainly can be made, and indeed was made to us, that American security is similarly compromised by Iran’s nuclear ambitions. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026

The company doesn't provide a contrast ratio, nor indeed much info about the Studio Display's screen (except a 600-nit brightness rating). —Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing indeed

• a friend in need is a friend indeed
• yes, indeed

Rhymes for indeed

• accede
• agreed
• airspeed
• alkyd
• bindweed
• chickweed
• concede
• decreed
• duckweed
• exceed
• flaxseed
• impede

Kids Definition

indeed

adverb

in·​deed in-ˈdēd 

: without any question : truly, certainly

—often used interjectionally to express disbelief or surprise