Definitions

admittedly

[ad-mit-id-lee] / ædˈmɪt ɪd li /

ADVERB

genuinely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely actually authentically certainly fairly honestly indeed

WEAK

as a matter of fact assuredly beyond doubt categorically de facto easily for fair in actuality in effect in fact in point of fact in reality indub

ADVERB

legally

Synonyms

STRONGEST

constitutionally justly lawfully legitimately

WEAK

allowably authorized by law conceded enforceably juridically licitly permissibly rightfully warranted

Antonyms

WEAK

illegally illicitly unlawfully

ADVERB

really

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely actually certainly easily genuinely honestly indeed legitimately literally surely truly undoubtedly unquestionably well

WEAK

as a matter of fact assuredly authentically beyond doubt categorically de facto for real in actuality in effect in fact in point of fact in reality indubitably no ifs ands or buts nothing else but of course positively precisely unmistakably verily

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtfully dubiously indefinite questionably

ADVERB

surely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolutely assuredly certainly clearly definitely evidently indeed inevitably inexorably plainly undoubtedly unquestionably

WEAK

beyond doubt beyond shadow of doubt come what may conclusively decidedly distinctly doubtlessly explicitly fixedly for certain indubitably infallibly irrefutably manifestly nothing else but positively rain or shine to be sure unequivocally unerringly unfailingly unmistakably unshakably with certainty without fail

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtfully dubiously indefinite indefinitely questionably vaguely

WEAK

uncertain

ADVERB

verily

Synonyms

WEAK

absolutely actually as a matter of fact assuredly authentically beyond doubt categorically certainly de facto easily fairly for fair for real genuinely honestly in actuality in effect in fact in point of fact in reality indeed indubitably legitimately literally no ifs ands or buts nothing else but of course positively precisely surely truly truthfully undoubtedly unmistakably unquestionably well

Example Sentences

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Admittedly, the opposition they have faced at the Azteca is not always of the highest quality but, nevertheless, it will be a daunting task for whoever faces them in the last 16.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Admittedly, after watching the film, I booked a physical I’ve been delaying for far too long.

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2026

Admittedly, Hollywood’s infatuation with the festival has ebbed and flowed over the years, but 2026 seems like a rare outlier.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Admittedly it takes some judgment to decide whom to start a conversation with, especially these days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Admittedly, some time had passed since she had taken French at Swanburne, but how hard could it be to recall a few simple phrases?

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

admittedly

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