Indeed

/ɪnˈdiːd/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

Used to emphasize a statement or response, often conveying agreement or confirmation.

It is indeed a beautiful day outside.

Used to introduce a further or stronger statement that confirms the previous one.

She is very talented; indeed, she has won several awards.

Used in a formal context to mean 'in fact' or 'in reality'.

The results are indeed surprising.

Used to express irony or sarcasm.

He claims to be an expert, but his performance was indeed lacking.

Middle English, from Old French 'en d'eu' meaning 'in truth'.

indeed it is

A phrase used to confirm or agree with a statement.

indeed so

An affirmative response to a question or statement.

as you say indeed

Used to express agreement with someone else's statement.

certainly

Used to emphasize the truth or certainty of something.

truly

In a truthful way; genuinely.

absolutely

With no exception; completely.

For sure

Are you coming to the party? Indeed!

Definitely

That was indeed a great movie!