Admiredly

/ədˈmaɪrədli/ adverb

Definition

In an admired manner; reportedly or supposedly (based on what is admitted or acknowledged).

Etymology

From admired + -ly suffix. A rare adverb that can mean either 'in an admirable way' or 'admittedly/confessedly'.

Kelly Says

This word shows the fascinating overlap between 'admire' and 'admit'—they share Latin roots (mirari/mittere), and 'admiredly' can mean both 'admittedly' and 'in an admired way,' which often confuses readers!

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