reputedly

• Adverb, das bedeutet, dass etwas nach allgemeiner Meinung oder dem Ruf nach so ist, ohne dass es bewiesen wäre. Es weist darauf hin, dass eine Information auf Hörensagen oder öffentlicher Meinung beruht, nicht auf gesicherten Fakten.

An adverb meaning 'according to what people say or believe' or 'supposedly.' It is used to indicate that the information being conveyed is based on reputation or common belief rather than verified fact.

1. According to general beliefC1formal

   Based on what is commonly said or believed, though not necessarily proven.

   Angeblich

   • He is reputedly the wealthiest man in the city.
   • The painting was reputedly stolen from a museum.
   • She is reputedly an expert in ancient languages.

   Synonymeallegedlyostensiblypurportedlyreportedlysupposedly