assuredly

[ uh-shoor-id-lee, uh-shur- ]

adverb

1. definitely or certainly:

   We will try to address some of the most egregious problems, but will assuredly miss some.

2. in a bold, confident, or authoritative manner:

   He very assuredly tells people that he expects to be reelected because of the great job he’s doing.

Other Words From

• o·ver·as·sur·ed·ly adverb
• un·as·sur·ed·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of assuredly¹

assured ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Most assuredly it does, the filmmakers of “Union” contend.

From Los Angeles Times

But Redick knows that those minutes in Paris could have a long-term toll and will assuredly be monitoring it.

From Los Angeles Times

The bulk of these convicted murderers are assuredly serving their sentences in jails and prisons, with deportation awaiting them if and when they’re released.

From Los Angeles Times

Gently and assuredly we understand the way choices seeded in the past wind their tendrils through the life of generations not yet born.

From Salon

Cases — though assuredly an undercount, as they don’t account for people who test at home, or not at all — are nevertheless climbing.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• undoubtedly