In reality; in truth; in fact; verily; truly; -- used in a variety of senses. 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.