professedly

• Adverbe signifiant « comme il est déclaré ou affirmé ; prétendument ». Il sert à indiquer que quelque chose est présenté comme vrai, souvent avec une nuance impliquant que l'affirmation peut être douteuse ou pas tout à fait sincère.

An adverb meaning "as is claimed or professed; ostensibly." It is used to indicate that something is stated to be true, often with an implication that the claim may be doubtful or not entirely genuine.

1. As claimed or statedC2formal

   In a way that is claimed or stated, often without proof or sincerity.

   soi-disant

   • He professedly supports the cause, but his actions suggest otherwise.
   • She professedly wrote the article herself, though others doubt it.
   • The company professedly values transparency, yet hides key information.

   Synonymesallegedlyavowedlyostensiblypurportedlyreportedlysupposedly

2. Openly or avowedlyC2formal

   In an open, declared, or avowed manner.

   ouvertement, de façon déclarée

   • He professedly admitted his role in the scandal.
   • The politician professedly advocates for education reform.
   • She professedly follows a strict vegan diet.

   Synonymesadmittedlyavowedlyopenly

   Antonymescovertlyimplicitlysecretly