adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Tending to admit or allow.

   "Criminals are sometimes admissive of their guilt and compassionate toward victims."

Adjective

1. 1
   characterized by or allowing admission wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

receptiveadmissibleadmissoryallowingconfessionalconsenting

Example

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"Criminals are sometimes admissive of their guilt and compassionate toward victims."

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