reputedly

adverb
UK: /rɪˈpjuːtɪdli/
US: /rɪˈpjuːtɪdli/

  1. According to what people say or believe; supposedly.

    1. He is reputedly a very wealthy man.
    2. The building is reputedly haunted, with many visitors describing strange occurrences.

Synonyms

supposedly reportedly ostensibly
reputedly adverb

  1. According to reputation or general belief; allegedly.

    1. The treasure is reputedly buried nearby.
    2. She reputedly earns a lot of money, though she lives a modest life.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "reputedly" is /rɪˈpjuːtɪdli/ in British English and /rɪˈpjuːtɪdli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reputedly": supposedly, reportedly, ostensibly.

Example usage of "reputedly": "He is reputedly a very wealthy man.". More examples on the page.