confessed
Translation
admitted, acknowledged, self-declared
Examples
He is a confessed chocoholic.
He is a confessed chocoholic.
The confessed thief returned the stolen goods.
The confessed thief returned the stolen goods.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) used before a noun to describe someone who has admitted to being a particular type of person. He is a confessed chocoholic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: admitted, acknowledged; Antonyms: unconfessed, denied
Etymology
From Latin 'confiteri' (to acknowledge), from 'con-' (together) + 'fateri' (to acknowledge).
Memory Tips
This describes a person who has openly 'confessed' to being a certain way, often something negative or quirky.