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indeed

very … indeed​

Indeed can be used to emphasise very with an adjective or adverb. This is rather formal, and is unusual in American English.

  • I was very pleased indeed to hear from you.
  • He was driving very fast indeed.
  • Thank you very much indeed.

Indeed is unusual in this sense without very, and is not normally used after extremely or quite.

  • not He was driving fast indeed.
  • not He was driving quite/extremely fast indeed.

indeed with verb​

Indeed can also be used after be or an auxiliary verb in order to suggest confirmation or emphatic agreement. This is rather formal. It is common in short answers (see here).

  • We are indeed interested in your offer, and would be glad to have prices.
  • ‘It’s cold.’ ‘It is indeed.’
  • ‘Henry made a fool of himself.’ ‘He did indeed.’