allegedly

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
14
Words With Friends
17
Letters
9
Pronunciation
/əˈlɛdʒ.ɪd.li/

Definition of allegedly

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adv

  1. (not-comparable)According to someone's allegation.
    “Near-synonyms: reportedly, reputedly, putatively, purportedly, putatively, rumoredly, supposedly, ostensibly, possibly, probably, likely, plausibly”
    “The suspect was allegedly involved in the robbery, but his alibi placed him in another state at the time.”
    “An ATV-riding Texan was a massive problem to Tesla owners when he allegedly rammed his 4-wheeler into multiple cars during an unprovoked hit-and-run spree on Tuesday.”
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adv

  1. (not-comparable)According to someone's allegation.
    “Near-synonyms: reportedly, reputedly, putatively, purportedly, putatively, rumoredly, supposedly, ostensibly, possibly, probably, likely, plausibly”
    “The suspect was allegedly involved in the robbery, but his alibi placed him in another state at the time.”
    “An ATV-riding Texan was a massive problem to Tesla owners when he allegedly rammed his 4-wheeler into multiple cars during an unprovoked hit-and-run spree on Tuesday.”
  2. (not-comparable)According to someone's conspicuous impressions (which could subsequently be alleged).
    “The game is allegedly exciting.”
    “Philip Rivers is allegedly having the best season of any quarterback in the league.”
    “...her onscreen tears are allegedly real.”
    “No doubt you’re tired of reading about his colourful escapades – about his glamorous home, his allegedly dodgy tenderpreneur deals, his gushing praise of malevolent dictators, or his soundly articulated international economic policy.”

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Etymology

From alleged + -ly.

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