indeed

adverb

/ɪnˈdiːd/

Definition

B1 really or certainly, often used to emphasize something: Indeed, it could be the worst environmental disaster in Western Europe this century. Evidence suggests that errors may indeed be occurring. We live in strange times indeed.mainly UK Many people are very poor indeed.CertaintyConfidence and self-assuranceVery and extremeComplete and wholeIntensifying expressions › used to express that something is correct: "Is this your dog?" "It is indeed."/"Indeed it is." Yes, I did indeed say that.Words and phrases expressing agreement and acceptance C2 used to add some extra information that develops or supports something you have just said: For such creatures, speed is not important - indeed it is counterproductive. I am happy, indeed proud, to be associated with this project.Connecting words joining words or phrases with similar or related meanings

(Definition of indeed adverb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)