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 One win, against minnow Haiti, and two losses (admittedly to the superior squads of Brazil and Morocco), mean the Scots, again, are heading home after the first round. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026 Alcock was admittedly tempted to sneak back over to House of the Dragon just to see what her alma mater production was up to, but as number one on the call sheet for the DC Studios event film, her dance card was quite full. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026 The Trail Blazers saw their NBA Finals Winner odds rise with Monday’s acquisition of Morant, who admittedly has lost some luster over the last couple of seasons due to both his injuries and off-field antics. — Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, who worked for both William and Prince Harry from 2005 to 2013, was admittedly nervous leading up to the couple's 2011 ceremony. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for admittedly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admittedly
  1. frankly
  2. honestly
  3. actually
  4. really
  5. indeed
Adverb
  • And thirdly, the confidence Harley has in its 2026 bikes to facilitate such a thing, and on a wet racetrack no less, is quite frankly amazing.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
  • But this documentary makes the point that this was a bloody, years-long battle that claimed so many lives and that, frankly, impacted every single person on this territory.
    — NBC news, NBC news, 5 July 2026
Definition of frankly
Adverb
  • Professionals who communicate honestly, understand emotions, recognize their unique value, and consistently earn trust will thrive.
    — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Budget honestly for a setup that typically runs $500 to $2,000 before recurring feed and bedding costs.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of honestly
Adverb
  • For more on how to build a yard your dog will actually use, check out this guide to dog-friendly backyard features worth investing in.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • Looking forward to next season, Lind isn’t giving out any spoilers, but says audiences will learn more about how much Oreana has actually known about the family business, and will settle into a new role in it.
    — William Earl, Variety, 6 July 2026
Definition of actually
Adverb
  • However, none of them will really turn heads like the Tetra, or offer anything resembling a rear suspension.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
  • Here is everything to know about how common anxiety in dogs really is, what the research says about scent work and how to start using it at home.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Definition of really
Adverb
  • After having watched a few replays, Claus, indeed, showed Balogun a red card.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • Sauced is indeed coming back, this time in a much larger space.
    — Jenna Thompson July 3, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Definition of indeed

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