Synonyms for

Supposedly

Verb / sʌˈpəʊzʌdli: / Another word for supposedly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

according to what is generally thought or believed

Synonyms & similar words

purportedly apparently allegedly ostensibly reportedly presumably purportedly seemingly supposably putatively assumedly claimedly professedly rumoredly so-called avowedly declaredly evidently hypothetically

Synonyms by register

Formal

allegedly purportedly ostensibly reportedly

Informal

they say I guess apparently folks say

Literary

as it is said as rumour has it

Antonyms

certainly definitely actually truly undoubtedly factually verifiably

Common collocations

  • supposedly true
  • supposedly happened
  • supposedly dead
  • supposedly a genius
  • supposedly the best
  • supposedly illegal
  • supposedly a crime

Word family

adverb supposedly

Usage note

Often used to express doubt or skepticism about a claim. It implies that the information is based on hearsay or assumption rather than confirmed fact.

Example sentences

  1. Supposedly, there is a treasure hidden in the old mansion.
  2. The test was supposedly easy, but I found it difficult.
  3. He supposedly has a lot of money, but I have never seen it.
  4. Supposedly, the movie is really scary.
  5. She supposedly knows how to play the guitar, but I have never heard her play.

Quotes

  • Supposedly I'm talented, but I don't consider myself talented.
  • Supposedly we're all grown up now and don't need fairy tales.
  • Supposedly, America loves science.

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