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Definition of certainly : Without doubt or question; unquestionably.

Synonyms:

for certain, literally, really, yes, sure enough, actually, easily, simply, inarguably, limited, all right, sure as shooting, forsooth, hands down, certain, I don't see why not, for sure, doubtless, evidently, by all means, sure, help yourself, essentially, alright, unarguably, so, if you (really) must, if you want, as you wish, precisely, of course

affirmatively (part of speech: adverb)

assertively, affirmatively, declaratively

categorically (part of speech: adverb)

flatly, denominationally, undeniably, typically

absolutely (part of speech: adverb)

categorically, unequivocally, definitely, unqualifiedly, utterly, absolutely, completely, supremely, unconditionally, unrestrictedly, positively, indubitably, surely, conclusively, consummately, perfectly

certainly (part of speech: adverb)

incontestably, clearly, irrefutably, indisputably, plainly, obviously, unquestionably, steadfastly, doubtlessly, incontrovertibly, trustingly, veritably, assuredly, irrefragably, undoubtedly

truly (part of speech: adverb)

factually, axiomatically, honestly, rightly, truly, authentically

reliably (part of speech: adverb)

faithfully, dependably, loyally, reliably, trustworthily, conscientiously

Usage examples:

  • " No, no; certainly not. - "Only One Love, or Who Was the Heir", Charles Garvice.
  • " I certainly don't understand," I said. - "Blindfolded", Earle Ashley Walcott.
  • " Well," Roger said, " it certainly is big enough." - "The Boy With the U. S. Survey", Francis Rolt-Wheeler.