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 The fastest robot sprinters, though admittedly quick in short bursts, also tend to crash into walls and burst into flames. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 14 Oct. 2026 Bobby and Judy Edwards (Season 6, Episode 9) The sharks were roundly impressed by the Squatty Potty, an admittedly miraculous restroom accessory that helps people do their business with a minimum of fuss. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Oct. 2026 Brennan's maiden win came at the 2025 Bank of Utah Championship in November against an admittedly weaker field. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Darline is no Lindsey, which, admittedly, some voters might consider an advantage. — Kathleen Parker, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for admittedly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admittedly
  1. frankly
  2. honestly
  3. actually
  4. really
  5. indeed
Adverb
  • The problem is the acting, which is broad, detached and, frankly, often amateurish.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • But hearing that sweet murder-durder voice spring ferth from Ray Donovan is, quite frankly, werth the price of admission for those of us holding an outsized appreciation for actors attempting difficult regional dialects.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of frankly
Adverb
  • This is another case where the $1,791 monthlies cover little besides your taxes, which, honestly, is not so bad a deal.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Anker and its family of gadget brands have started the holiday party early, and honestly, there’s a lot to get excited about.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of honestly
Adverb
  • Someone in contact with Walter, speaking on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to comment, advised me to wait and see if a Formula One deal actually materializes and, if so, for what value.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Trade watchers are waiting for Tuesday’s elections to pass to ascertain whether a US-Canada deal is actually imminent.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of actually
Adverb
  • And yet 59% of the Hornets’ shots came from three-point range — this is a team that really never stops shooting them, for better or for worse.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Loves, cities, and musical genres may change, but that girl who felt left out has never really stopped writing.
    — Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of really
Adverb
  • In War, for example, Morgan Henderson does indeed cheat on his wife with a 20-something aspiring actress.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026
  • You may be forgiven for anticipating a potboiler climax when a lush hideaway with a private beach is concerned, and what occurs there is indeed juicy.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of indeed

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