surely

Definition

  • adverb: in a confident way
  • adverb: in a sure manner
  • used in negative statements to show surprise that something could be true
  • synonyms: certainly, infallibly, undoubtedly

Examples

  • “Are they going to get away with it?” “'Surely' not.”

  • This is 'surely' the best dessert you have ever made.

  • We're getting the work done, 'slowly but surely'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) need a mediator." "THE MEDIATOR BETWEEN HEAD AND HANDS MUST BE THE HEART!" "And where is o u r mediator, Maria-?" "Wait for him! He will surely come!" "We will wait, Maria...! But not much longer--!" "Oh mediator, have you finally come?" "You called me-- here I am!" "Rotwang, give the Machine-Man (..)
    1927 Metropolis