confessedly
Definition
Adverb: Used to introduce a statement that is acknowledged to be true, often before presenting a contrasting point or a concession. It means "by admission" or "as must be confessed."
Usage
"Confessedly" is a formal adverb used to concede a point or fact, typically setting up a contrast with what follows. It signals that the speaker or writer is admitting something, often reluctantly, before making a counterargument or a more important point.
Examples
- The plan is confessedly ambitious, but we believe it is achievable.
- He is confessedly an expert in his field, yet his conclusions on this matter are questionable.
- The task was confessedly difficult, but she completed it with time to spare.
Advanced Usage
- Position in Sentence: It often appears at the beginning of a clause or sentence for emphasis, but can also be placed before an adjective or adjectival phrase.
- Confessedly, I made a mistake, but the circumstances were extraordinary.
- She is a confessedly private person who avoids the public eye.
Variants and Related Words
- Confess (verb): To admit or acknowledge something, typically something regarded as wrong or embarrassing.
- Confessed (adjective): Used to describe someone who has admitted to being something (e.g., ).
- Confession (noun): A formal statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or acknowledging a truth.
Synonyms
- Admittedly
- Avowedly
- By one's own admission
- Granted
- Undeniably
Antonyms
- Allegedly
- Supposedly
- Reportedly
- Deniably
Adverb
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as acknowledged
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true, she is the smartest in her class
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