adverb
- in a manner that acknowledges or grants something reluctantly or as a concession; while admitting or allowing something
Usage: often used in formal or academic writing; frequently appears in phrases like 'concessively speaking' or with concessive conjunctions
Examples
- Concessively, the plan has some merit, though it remains flawed in execution.
- She spoke concessively about her opponent's strengths before outlining her own position.
- The report concessively acknowledges the challenges while emphasizing the opportunities.
- Concessively speaking, we must admit that previous attempts were not entirely unsuccessful.
- He concessively granted that the proposal had certain advantages, despite his reservations.