assuredly

adverb

as·​sured·​ly ə-ˈshu̇r-əd-lē How to pronounce assuredly (audio)
1
: without a doubt : certainly
2
: in an assured manner : confidently

Examples of assuredly in a Sentence

The merger will almost assuredly lead to job layoffs. I am most assuredly the person you are looking for.
Recent Examples on the Web The April 2 defeat of a three-eighths cent sales tax to fund a new downtown Royals ballpark and renovate the Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium was almost assuredly not the end of the matter. David A. Lieb, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Apr. 2024 Blessed with a fearsome theatricality and a sweetly silly demeanor, Bryant slipped assuredly into every role with an infectious energy and a mischievous glint. Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2023 After Massa won the race and Hamilton was then in sixth position, celebration erupted in the Ferrari garage for both the victory, and for Massa almost assuredly winning the drivers’ title. Brad Spurgeon, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2024 But financial realities will assuredly prompt some significant splits throughout the league. Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024 The school’s uncertain athletic future is the woolly mammoth in the room, a massive complicating factor that assuredly will scare off many otherwise qualified candidates. Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024 One aspect of Hopeless that has assuredly aided in the label’s success is the steadiness of some of its key staff members. Josh Chesler, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024 His supporters will boast that their man is assuredly taking his country toward becoming the Vishwa Guru, the teacher to the world. Ramachandra Guha, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024 Currently nursing a sprained ankle, Schmitt continues to take ground balls at shortstop, but the addition of another third baseman almost assuredly closes his path to a roster spot. Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of assuredly was in the 14th century

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“Assuredly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assuredly. Accessed 3 May. 2024.

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