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Webster 1913 Edition


Indubitably

In-du′bi-ta-bly

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adv.
Undoubtedly; unquestionably; in a manner to remove all doubt.
Oracles
indubitably
clear and infallibly certain.
Barrow.

Webster 1828 Edition


Indubitably

INDU'BITABLY

,
adv.
Undoubtedly; unquestionably; in a manner to remove all doubt.

Definition 2024


indubitably

indubitably

English

Adverb

indubitably (not comparable)

  1. In a manner that leaves no possibility of doubt; undoubtedly.

Usage notes

Currently particularly used as a humorous interjection, particularly in American English, and seen as somewhat affected, if not outright campy. Compare this use by comedy cartoon Alex Hopper (US, 1947–65).

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References

  • indubitably in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
  • indubitably” in Dictionary.com Unabridged, v1.0.1, Lexico Publishing Group, 2006.
  • Oxford English Dictionary, 2nd ed., 1989.