Synonyms of indeed

indeed 1 of 2

adverb

in-ˈdēd 

1

as in certainly

without any question

I know that you can indeed do better than that

Synonyms & Similar Words

• certainly
• surely
• definitely
• sure
• clearly
• probably
• really
• undoubtedly
• likely
• truly
• so
• assuredly
• easily
• unquestionably
• undeniably
• for certain
• doubtless
• indisputably
• damn well
• plainly
• perhaps
• possibly
• incontestably
• obviously
• incontrovertibly
• by all means
• unarguably
• inarguably
• for sure
• alright
• all right
• forsooth
• conceivably
• by all odds
• hands down
• unmistakably

2

as in definitely

not merely this but also

that is not merely a reason, but is indeed the entire point

Synonyms & Similar Words

• certainly
• definitely
• surely
• truly
• even
• really
• undoubtedly
• in fact
• nay
• positively
• in truth
• in reality
• verily
• assuredly
• unquestionably
• undeniably
• doubtless
• indisputably
• yea
• decidedly
• incontestably
• incontrovertibly

3

as in actually

to tell the truth

that woman can be difficult—indeed, she can be insufferable

Synonyms & Similar Words

• actually
• frankly
• honestly
• really
• certainly
• truthfully
• truly
• absolutely
• in fact
• admittedly
• as a matter of fact
• positively
• to be sure
• in truth
• in reality
• undoubtedly
• verily
• in actuality
• in point of fact
• unquestionably
• forsooth
• realistically
• indubitably
• indisputably
• veritably

indeed

2 of 2

interjection

as in no

how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable

indeed, you really did shave all your hair off!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• no
• why
• oh
• well
• what
• hey
• gee
• ha
• ah
• hello
• come on
• aha
• my word
• pshaw
• there
• fie
• pooh
• lo
• fiddlesticks
• gee whiz
• phooey
• oops
• gad
• the devil
• ugh
• (the) deuce
• egad
• the dickens
• gadzooks
• zounds

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of indeed

Adverb

Finally, at the end of the hallway – and indeed the end of the home – lies the Winslow's bedroom. — New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026

Fred left a timeless legacy of dance on film, most famously in his collaborations with Ginger Rogers, while Adele’s work has been lost to history; indeed, no footage of her dancing survives. — Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 26 Sep. 2026

Even after the Chiefs revamped a running back room that indeed needed a complete overhaul, two things remained outstanding — two roles that Walker didn’t occupy at his previous stop. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

For history will view both Staley and Halas as big men, who did indeed do big things. — Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026