confidently
UK: /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt.li/ | US: /ˈkɑːn.fɪ.dənt.li/
adv. in a self-assured or assertive manner
adv. with certainty or trust in one's abilities
confidently = confident<self-assured> + ly<adverb suffix>
- confident: From Latin confidere (con-<together> + fidere<trust>), meaning "to trust fully." Evolved to describe self-assurance.
- ly: Old English adverbial suffix, used to form adverbs from adjectives.
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin confidere ("to trust completely"), combining con- (intensifier) and fidere ("to trust"). Over time, confident emerged in English (16th century) to describe unwavering self-trust, with -ly later added to form the adverb. The progression reflects a shift from external reliance (trust in others) to internal certainty (self-belief).
She spoke confidently during the presentation.
He walked confidently into the interview room.
The team worked confidently under pressure.
Children learn best when encouraged confidently.
The athlete performed confidently in the final round.