admittedly

adverb

əd-ˈmi-təd-lē How to pronounce admittedly (audio)
Definition of admittedlynext
as in frankly
to tell the truth admittedly, I should not have lost my temper like that

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Recent Examples of admittedly Colonic hydrotherapy, which admittedly never promises to be glamorous, is unremarkable with a purpose that remains murky. — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2026 Shag rugs are admittedly easier to live with in homes without kids or pets. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026 Hence the enduring agency, admittedly fainter in reproduction, of evil eyes reproduced on martial regalia to this day. — Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026 That praise for Legette isn’t based on his performance Friday, which admittedly wasn’t nearly as splashy as previous training camp practices have been from him. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for admittedly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admittedly
  1. frankly
  2. honestly
  3. actually
  4. really
  5. indeed
Adverb
  • This whole situation is discriminatory, disgusting, and quite frankly, Orwellian.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The new French doors that were, frankly, too brand spanking were limed to age them, while ancient Moroccan ones studded with enormous nail heads were used indoors.
    — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of frankly
Adverb
  • This will only lead to unproductive conflict − and, honestly, that's what a lot of narcissists want anyway.
    — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Parks honestly thinks the Crusaders have the chops to win back-to-back state titles.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of honestly
Adverb
  • Contractors can actually face fines from GDOT if closing overages cause damage.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • But one of the biggest questions Tuesday may not be just who votes, but how many Floridians actually show up.
    — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of actually
Adverb
  • The Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon really lived up to their nickname, defeating Malawi 3-0 with all three goals coming in the first half.
    — Emily Olsen, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Bridal pajamas take on many forms—and the best ones, complete with feather embellishments and silky fabrics, are really pretty fabulous.
    — Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of really
Adverb
  • Stuart Fails to Save the Universe indeed came up with a fun, clever premise…and then apparently just decided to stop trying there; everything else about the series is totally lackluster.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Nancy Reagan, fearful of losing her husband, did indeed consult an astrologer after Reagan was shot.
    — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of indeed

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