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
The old mansion on the hill is reputedly haunted by a heartbroken bride.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'reputare,' meaning 'to think again' or 'to consider.' The word combines the prefix 're-' (again) with 'putare' (to think), originally referring to the act of reconsidering or evaluating something repeatedly, which evolved to denote an established opinion or reputation.
Breakdown
re- (again) + putare (to think, consider) + -ed (past participle marker) + -ly (adverb suffix). The suffix '-ly' transforms the adjective 'reputed' into an adverb indicating something is done according to reputation or general belief.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“This diamond is reputedly worth millions of dollars.”
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