admittedly — used to express the speaker's or writer's acceptance that something is the case or that there is room for doubt about it
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: used to express the speaker's or writer's acceptance that something is the case or that there is room for doubt about it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ədˈmɪtɪdli/
Example Sentences
- Admittedly, my cooking skills are about as impressive as a penguin's flying abilities.
- The movie was, admittedly, better than I expected.
- Admittedly, staying up all night to finish the project wasn't my brightest idea.
admittedly
ADVERB[/ədˈmɪtɪdli/]
used to express the speaker's or writer's acceptance that something is the case or that there is room for doubt about it
A admittedly honest speaker acknowledges limitations during a professional presentation
Admittedly, doubt and clarity coexist — when we accept our limits, truth's light ignites
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the English verb 'admit' (from Latin 'admittere', meaning 'to allow or grant') combined with the adverbial suffix '-edly', which forms adverbs from adjectives.
Breakdown
admit (allow, grant) + -ed (past participle/adjective) + -ly (adverb suffix) = admittedly (admittedly, in an admitted manner)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Admittedly, my cooking skills are about as impressive as a penguin's flying abilities.”
“The movie was, admittedly, better than I expected.”
“Admittedly, staying up all night to finish the project wasn't my brightest idea.”
“The solution is admittedly complex but necessary.”
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