WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

reportedly

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adverbial reportedly has 1 sense
  1. reportedly - according to reports or other information; "she was reportedly his mistress for many years"

Definitions from the Web

Term: reportedly

Definition:

Reportedly is an adverb used to indicate that something has been stated or rumored, often without direct evidence or confirmation.

Senses:

  1. According to what has been previously stated or rumored.
  2. Based on reports or hearsay.

Usages:

Sense 1:

Usage as an adverb to introduce information according to what has been previously stated or rumored.

Example sentences:

  • Reportedly, the new restaurant opening in town has exotic cuisine.
  • Reportedly, the famous actor is planning to retire after his latest movie.

Sense 2:

Usage as an adverb to indicate information based on reports or hearsay.

Example sentences:

  • The politician was reportedly involved in a corruption scandal.
  • Reportedly, the new iPhone will have innovative features.

Related Products:

Find related products on Amazon:

Search for "reportedly" on Amazon

report report card report out report s reportable reportage reportaire reported reportedly reportee reporter reporters reporters reporting reporting weight reportorial reportory

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus