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

In an eventual 8-4 comeback victory, they successfully, triumphantly and assuredly passed.

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Instead, she asserts her independence as a woman capable and happy to rule over all she surveys on her own, but assuredly not alone.

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This would most assuredly get me removed from that party.

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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.

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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.

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Related Words

• undoubtedly