supposedly

• Adverb, das angibt, dass etwas angeblich oder vermutlich der Fall ist, oft mit einem Anklang von Zweifel oder Skepsis. Es drückt aus, dass der Sprecher eine Behauptung oder Meinung wiedergibt, ohne sie unbedingt zu teilen.

An adverb used to indicate that something is believed or assumed to be true, often with an implication of doubt or skepticism. It conveys that the speaker is reporting a claim or belief without necessarily endorsing it.

1. According to what is believedB2formal

   Used to indicate that something is believed to be true, but may not be certain or accurate.

   Angeblich

   • Supposedly, the treasure is hidden somewhere on the island.
   • He is supposedly an expert in ancient history.
   • The meeting is supposedly scheduled for next Tuesday.

   Synonymeallegedlyapparentlyostensiblypresumablypurportedlyreportedlyseemingly

   Antonymecertainlydefinitelysurelyundeniably

2. Based on what others sayB2informal

   Used to describe something that is claimed or reported, often with doubt.

   Angeblich

   • Supposedly, she quit her job to travel the world.
   • The movie is supposedly based on a true story.
   • He supposedly knows the secret recipe.

   Synonymeallegedlyapparentlyostensiblypurportedlyreportedlyseemingly