ɪnˈdi:d adv. & int. --adv. 1 in
truth;
really (they are, indeed, a
remarkable family). 2 expressing
emphasis or intensification (I
shall be
very glad indeed; indeed it is). 3
admittedly (there are indeed exceptions). 4 in
point of
fact (if indeed
such a
thing is possible). 5 expressing an approving or
ironic echo (who is
this Mr Smith? -who is he indeed?). --int. expressing irony,
contempt, incredulity, etc.