Confidently
/ˈkɒnfɪdəntli/
Definitions
With assurance and self-belief; without doubt.
/ˈkɒnfɪdəntli/
In a way that shows certainty or belief in oneself or one's abilities.
She answered the question confidently.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're about to give a presentation, and you know you've prepared well. You speak confidently, which means you sound sure of yourself and your information, like you're the expert!
👶 For kids: When you do something and you know you can do it well, that is confidently.
More Examples
He walked into the room confidently.
The student confidently completed the test.
How It's Used
"She confidently presented the proposal to the board."
"The team confidently entered the final game."
"He spoke confidently about his plans."
Idioms & expressions
speak confidently
To express oneself with assurance and self-belief.
"She spoke confidently about her company's success."
act confidently
To behave in a way that shows self-assurance and poise.
"He acted confidently during the crisis."
From 'confident' + '-ly'. 'Confident' comes from Latin 'confidere' (to trust), from 'con-' (with) + 'fidere' (to trust).
The word 'confidently' has been used in English for centuries, reflecting the long-standing importance of self-assurance and belief in one's abilities.
Memory tip
Think of someone who believes in themself, they act confidently.