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

Perhaps there was indeed some rust with Hurts returning after missing two games in concussion protocol. —Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025

The Aero name implies something a bit lighter and more mobile; indeed, this is a slimmer laptop with a lower power ceiling. —& Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 12 Jan. 2025

These include in particular roll-on/roll-off ships that would be perfect for transporting military vehicles—and have indeed been built with military specs in mind. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025

Waltzes have, indeed, continued to have a funny way of showing up where least expected. —Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 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