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indeed (iou)



indeed adverb. Orig. two words. ME.
[from IN preposition + DEED noun. See also in deed s.v. DEED noun.]
I.
In truth, really; postpositive definitely, without doubt. ME.
indeed and indeed arch. colloq. really and truly.
L. Morris Amid the crowd of youths He showed a Prince indeed. D. H. Lawrence He was indeed a brave man. S. Bedford Melanie's sister was very ill indeed.
In reality; in real nature etc. as opp. to what is merely apparent. LME.
L. Morris The Muses' Eyes, who were indeed Women, though god-like.
In point of fact, as a matter of fact. M16.
D. du Maurier John..might leave the cups till morning to be washed, as indeed he had.
Admittedly. M16.
J. T. Fowler Latin, not classical indeed, but good of its kind.
In speech, expr. an emphasized (affirmative or negative) reply or response. L16.
R. Lehmann 'Poor fellow. You give him my greetings.'..'I will indeed'.
b. With approving or ironic echo. M18.
Disraeli 'Who is this Mr. Grey?' 'Who, indeed!'
(interrog.) Really? Is it so? L16.
Dickens 'That's Jarsper's.' 'Indeed?' said Mr Datchery.
II.
As interjection. Expr. irony, contempt, incredulity, etc. M19.
J. Ruskin Damask curtains indeed! That's all very fine. B. Jowett 'O, indeed,' I said, 'what a wonderful thing, and what a great blessing!'
indeedy adverb (colloq., chiefly N. Amer.) = INDEED adverb 5 M19.