allegedly
/əˈlɛdʒ.ɪd.li/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
According to allegation(s); supposedly, reportedly.
Adverb
Examples
Near-synonyms: reportedly, reputedly, putatively, purportedly, putatively, rumoredly, supposedly, ostensibly, possibly, probably, likely, plausibly
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “allegedly” mean?
According to allegation(s); supposedly, reportedly.
Is “allegedly” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.