assuredly
Americanadverb
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definitely or certainly.
We will try to address some of the most egregious problems, but will assuredly miss some.
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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
Etymology
Origin of assuredly
Example Sentences
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“Deputy Alfred reasonably believed he would most assuredly be seriously injured or killed,” the report read.
From Los Angeles Times
Leonard Bernstein was commissioned to write a theatrical piece for the center’s opening in 1971, which turned out to be an irreverent “Mass” — musically, liturgically, culturally and, most assuredly, politically.
From Los Angeles Times
The Trojans will assuredly have to win at least one of those games to maintain their hopes of making the College Football Playoff in Riley’s fifth season.
From Los Angeles Times
Most assuredly, though, this is a duo of director and star once more moving in concert together, maybe not as confidently as with some previous efforts, but with a knowing intelligence.
From Los Angeles Times
George Ford, who steered the team so assuredly in the summer, is left out.
From BBC
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