reportedly

Word parts

reported + -ly

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /rɪˈpɔːtɪdli/

• Audio (UK)

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Adverb

Positive reportedly

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If something is reportedly true, people say it happened, but we don't have other reasons to believe it.

   The actor is reportedly working on a new movie.

Related words

• report