adv ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   As is acknowledged to be true; by general admission; confessedly.

   "Admittedly, vandalism is a bit of a problem."

2. 2
   Signals a concession followed by a counterpoint usually headed by but. conjunctive

   "It's only a theory, admittedly, but it might work."

Adverb

1. 1
   as acknowledged wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

agreedavowedlyconfessedlyconfessedlydoubtlessdoubtlessly

Example

More examples

"Admittedly your plan makes sense, but I still think it will be very hard to carry out."

Etymology

From admitted + -ly.

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