reportedly
/ɹɪˈpɔːtɪdli/
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Meaning · English
According to reports or rumors.
Adverb
Examples
Near-synonyms: reputedly, purportedly, putatively, rumoredly, supposedly, allegedly, 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).
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Common questions
What does “reportedly” mean?
According to reports or rumors.
Is “reportedly” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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