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

But the damage Trump has done to transgender people — by fomenting fear, by scapegoating, by “othering” — will most assuredly live on.

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

From Los Angeles Times

The Lakers open their season Tuesday against Minnesota, the first of a schedule full of games against the best teams in the Western Conference where the margins in the standings are almost assuredly going to be really tight.

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

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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

Related Words

• undoubtedly