avowed

[ uh-voud ]

adjective

1. acknowledged; declared:

   an avowed enemy.

Other Word Forms

• a·vow·ed·ly [uh, -, vou, -id-lee], adverb
• a·vowed·ness noun
• self-a·vowed adjective
• una·vowed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of avowed¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; avow, -ed ²

Example Sentences

Hitler's avowed opposition to left-wing politics would later endear him to Germany's capitalists, though that moment had to wait for many years after he explained his beliefs in "Mein Kampf."

From Salon

Both are supporters of Russell Vought, an avowed Christian nationalist and principal architect of wildly unpopular Project 2025, now given the reins of the powerful Office of Management and Budget.

From Los Angeles Times

And as an avowed tikiphile, that would sort of make it a win-win for me.

From Los Angeles Times

There is no such controversy surrounding the Freeman ball, which soared directly at Zachary Ruderman, whose avowed favorite player is Freeman and who keeps score at the frequent games his family attends.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump is an avowed fan of the royals.

From BBC

Related Words

• professed