Confidently: meaning, definitions and examples

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confidently

 

[ ˈkɒnfɪdəntli ]

Context #1

speaking

In a confident manner; with assurance and self-reliance.

Synonyms

assuredly, boldly, securely

Examples of usage

  • She spoke confidently during the presentation.
  • He walked confidently into the room.
Context #2

acting

In a way that shows certainty and belief in one's abilities or qualities.

Synonyms

assuredly, boldly, positively

Examples of usage

  • She played the piano confidently at the concert.
  • He answered the questions confidently during the interview.

Translations

Translations of the word "confidently" in other languages:

🇵🇹 confidentemente

🇮🇳 आत्मविश्वास से

🇩🇪 selbstbewusst

🇮🇩 dengan percaya diri

🇺🇦 впевнено

🇵🇱 pewnie

🇯🇵 自信を持って (じしんをもって)

🇫🇷 avec confiance

🇪🇸 con confianza

🇹🇷 kendinden emin olarak

🇰🇷 자신 있게

🇸🇦 بثقة

🇨🇿 sebejistě

🇸🇰 sebaisto

🇨🇳 自信地 (zìxìn de)

🇸🇮 z samozavestjo

🇮🇸 sjálfsörugglega

🇰🇿 өзін сенімді түрде

🇬🇪 დაჯერებით (dajerebit)

🇦🇿 özünə inamla

🇲🇽 con confianza

Word origin

The word 'confidently' is derived from the adjective 'confident', which comes from the Latin word 'confidentem' meaning 'having strong trust or faith'. The adverb form 'confidently' has been in use since the late 16th century, evolving to represent a sense of certainty and self-assurance in various contexts.

See also: confidante, confidants, confidential, confidentially, overconfident, unconfident.