reportedly
Meaning
"Reportedly" is an adverb used to indicate that something is claimed or stated by others but not verified by the speaker; it often introduces information that is based on hearsay or unconfirmed sources, thereby suggesting a degree of skepticism or caution
💡 While "reportedly" conveys that information is based on reports or claims, it should not be confused with "report," which implies a more definitive statement of fact.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
The
small
caf
é
on
Maple
Street
has
been
closed
for
months
,
yet
it
was
reportedly
scheduled
to
reopen
this
week
.
On
Tuesday
morning
I
walked
past
and
noticed
fresh
paint
and
a
new
sign
,
which
made
the
familiar
corner
feel
unexpectedly
bright
.
A
young
man
inside
was
arranging
chairs
and
,
when
I
asked
if
they
would
accept
customers
,
he
gave
a
tentative
smile
and
explained
they
were
finishing
the
last
details
before
a
soft
opening
.
He
mentioned
that
the
proprietor
wanted
the
atmosphere
to
be
relaxed
,
so
they
planned
to
limit
service
to
pastries
and
coffee
at
first
.
I
left
with
a
small
sense
of
anticipation
,
deciding
to
return
once
the
schedule
was
confirmed
and
the
espresso
machine
had
its
first
proper
test
.
Common Phrases
reportedly alleged
reportedly confirmed
reportedly involved
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