reportedly

Adverb

Meaning

according to reports or other information

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

perhaps possibly apparently seemingly nominally evidently ostensibly externally superficially outwardly reputedly professedly presumptively allegedly presumably
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Antonyms

inside at bottom at heart deep down deep inside deep in one's mind
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Examples

I am" is reportedly the shortest sentence in the English language. Could it be that "I do" is the longest sentence? George Carlin

St. Francis reportedly said, "Preach Jesus, and if necessary use words." Francis of Assisi

Donald Trump and producer Mark Burnett are reportedly considering creating a Broadway musical based on The Apprentice. The pair came up with the idea when neither one of them could find a match to set fire to a pile of money. Amy Poehler

Even if the Jabscreen 4 was reportedly biting users' ears off and spitting them into a ditch, every Jabscreen 3 user is going to wind up buying one anyway. Charlie Brooker

If I were running a campaign, I'd urge taking the mountain of money reportedly squandered on pizza, coffee and bagels and spending it more wisely - on a talented young comedy writer. Dick Cavett

Besides, Mr. President, distinguish colleagues, he has twenty years experience of being number two already, as he reportedly plays number two in matriarchal household with his wife. Francis Escudero

Close letter words and terms

reportativity reported reported speech reportedness reportee reporter