indeed

adverb

in·​deed in-ˈdēd 

1

: without any question : truly, undeniably

—often used interjectionally to express irony or disbelief or surprise

2

: in reality

3

: all things considered : as a matter of fact

Synonyms

• all right
• alright
• assuredly
• certainly
• clearly
• definitely
• doubtless
• easily
• forsooth
• hands down
• inarguably
• incontestably
• incontrovertibly
• indisputably
• plainly
• really
• so
• sure
• surely
• truly
• unarguably
• undeniably
• undoubtedly
• unquestionably

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

Our meticulous planning had indeed been our saving grace. —Sidharth Ramsinghaney, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

All that baby gear will also require assembly, so gifting a cordless screwdriver can be an unexpected yet welcome lifesaver indeed. —Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024

The Champenoise are indeed excited for that eventuality as well. —J'nai Gaither, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024

Nevertheless, that is indeed the case with this 380-square-foot modern tiny home from no place other than Walmart itself. —Kelsey Fredricks, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing indeed

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

Kids Definition

indeed

adverb

in·​deed in-ˈdēd 

: without any question : truly, certainly

—often used interjectionally to express disbelief or surprise