indeed Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb in truth (often tends to intensify)
    so.
    • they said the car would break down and indeed it did
    • it is very cold indeed
    • was indeed grateful
    • indeed, the rain may still come
    • he did so do it!
  2. adverb (used as an interjection) an expression of surprise or skepticism or irony etc.
    • Wants to marry the butler? Indeed!

WordNet

In*deed" adverb
Etymology
Prep. in + deed.
Definitions
  1. In reality; in truth; in fact; verily; truly; -- used in a variety of sense. Esp.: (a) Denoting emphasis; as, indeed it is so. (b) Denoting concession or admission; as, indeed, you are right. (c) Denoting surprise; as, indeed, is it you? Its meaning is not intrinsic or fixed, but depends largely on the form of expression which it accompanies.
    The carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. Rom. viii. 7.
    I were a beast indeed to do you wrong. Dryden.
    There is, indeed, no great pleasure in visiting these magazines of war. Addison.

Webster 1913