confidently
adverb
Simple meaning
In a sure or certain way, without doubt.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
kahnfuhduhntleeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkɑnfədəntli
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adverb
With confidence; in a confident manner
“We have to do what is right confidently.”
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: With confidence; in a confident manner
Used this way, confidently is a specialist word with a mildly favourable edge. It turns up most in technical or specialist writing contexts.
“We have to do what is right confidently.”
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Specialist/technical
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Specialized
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Clinical and detached
Where it naturally appears
- Technical/specialist writing
Usage note
In general conversation this sense usually needs explaining — outside its field, people reach for a plainer word.
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Word Family
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Inflected forms
Grammatical variations of the same word.
Having or marked by confidence or assurance.
Word family
Words built from the same root.
In a confidential manner.
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