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Definition of avowedly
avowedly
/əˈvaʊ.ɪd.li/
a · vow · ed · ly
Adjective:avowed
avowedly Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
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• adverb
1
As has been openly stated, admitted, or confessed; by open declaration.
Example
"The organization operates as an avowedly nonpartisan think tank dedicated to economic research."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed from the participial adjective 'avowed' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'; 'avow' comes from Old French 'avouer' (to acknowledge or declare), ultimately from Latin 'advocare' (to call upon or summon).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Avowedly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/avowedly