reputedly — according to what is generally said or believed; supposedly
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: according to what is generally said or believed; supposedly
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈpjuːtɪdli/
Example Sentences
- The pizza at this restaurant is reputedly so good that even aliens would give up their UFOs for a slice.
- She is reputedly fluent in seven languages.
- The old mansion is reputedly haunted by a ghost who only appears when someone uses the wrong Wi-Fi password.
reputedly
ADVERB[/rɪˈpjuːtɪdli/]
according to what is generally said or believed; supposedly
💡 Concept
The old mansion on the hill is reputedly haunted by a heartbroken bride.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/rɪˈpjuːtɪdli/
🇬🇧 UK/rɪˈpjuːtɪdli/
🌳Etymology
Rootrepute
Suffix--edly
🎵Rhyme
undoubtedlyreportedlysupposedly
undoubtedly
reportedly
supposedly
🔗Collocations
reputedly wealthy
reputedly the best
reputedly haunted
reputedly impossible
reputedly owned by
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The pizza at this restaurant is reputedly so good that even aliens would give up their UFOs for a slice.”
“She is reputedly fluent in seven languages.”
😄 Fun example
“The old mansion is reputedly haunted by a ghost who only appears when someone uses the wrong Wi-Fi password.”
“This diamond is reputedly worth millions of dollars.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
allegedlysupposedlyreportedlyapparentlypresumably
Antonyms
certainlydefinitelyundoubtedly
Related
reputationreputabledisreputablehearsayrumor
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