confidently

Everyday

1. Confidently means in a way that shows you believe in yourself and are not afraid. tree →
2. Confidently means while feeling sure that something is true or will happen. tree →

In the lessons

In school reports and lessons: «speaks confidently», «reads confidently», «uses times tables confidently». In stories it shows a brave, sure character. Phrases: «answer confidently», «walk confidently», «confidently predict».

Examples

• She walked confidently onto the stage. tree →
• Tom answered the question confidently. tree →
• Now I can confidently swim a whole length. tree →
• The weatherman confidently said it would be sunny. tree →
• Speak confidently and look at the audience. tree →
• He confidently predicted that his team would win. tree →
• "Yes, yes," answered the Stag confidently, "the Wolf has promised to be my surety." tree →

Note

Adjective: «confident»; noun: «confidence». Not the same as «confidentially» (in secret). Confident is not the same as being right: you can say something confidently and still be wrong.