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 Word Forms

• overassuredly adverb
• unassuredly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of assuredly¹

assured ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

This would most assuredly get me removed from that party.

From Salon

The bullpen, to this point, has been an undeniable weakness — but one that will almost assuredly be bolstered by a late-inning, high-leverage option before the July 31 deadline.

From Los Angeles Times

The case is headed to the Supreme Court where we will almost assuredly see at least two, probably three, of the justices uphold this cockamamie definition.

From Salon

Tarar said that India intends to use the attack as a "false pretext" for a strike and that "any such military adventurism by India would be responded to assuredly and decisively".

From BBC

Even finishing last in Saturday’s race will bring him more points, most assuredly gaining him a spot in the Derby starting gate.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• undoubtedly