confessed
Translation
confessed, self-confessed, admitted
Examples
He is a confessed chocolate lover.
He is a confessed chocolate lover.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective before a noun)) a confessed (noun) He is a confessed chocolate lover.
Similar Words
Synonyms: admitted, declared, avowed; Antonyms: secret, hidden
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'confess', from Latin 'confessus'.
Memory Tips
Describes something that has been openly admitted. A 'confessed liar' is someone who admits they are a liar.