B2adverbpsychologywork
US/ˈkɑːn.fə.dənt.li/
UK/ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt.li/
in a way that shows you are sure of yourself or sure that something is true
In context
She walked confidently onto the stage and began to speak.
I can confidently say that this is the best phone I have owned.
He answered every question confidently, even the difficult ones.
Words that go with confidently
verb + adverb
- speak confidentlyPractice until you can speak confidently in public.
- walk confidentlyHe walked confidently into the interview room.
- answer confidentlyCandidates should answer confidently and honestly.
- act confidentlyAct confidently even when you feel nervous.
adverb + verb
- confidently predictExperts cannot confidently predict the weather next month.
- confidently expectWe confidently expect sales to improve this year.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She spoke confident.Correct: She spoke confidently.