confidently
Translation
confidently, with confidence, assuredly
Examples
She answered the questions confidently.
She answered the questions confidently.
He walked confidently onto the stage.
He walked confidently onto the stage.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) confidently to do (sth.) with confidence She answered the questions confidently.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assuredly, boldly, self-assuredly; Antonyms: hesitantly, uncertainly
Etymology
From 'confident' + the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. 'Confident' comes from Latin 'confidere' (to trust).
Memory Tips
Remember that it means 'with confidence'. It describes how an action is performed.