supposedly
word
/səˈpoʊzədɫi/
suh-POH-zuhd-lee
/sʌpˈəʊzɪdli/
suh-POH-zid-lee
Definition
Used to show that something is claimed to be true or is believed, but you are not sure whether it is actually true.
Usage & Nuances
'Supposedly' is neutral and often expresses doubt about what is being said. Common before statements introduced by others (e.g., 'the show is supposedly sold out'). Not as direct as 'allegedly,' which is used in legal or formal contexts.
Spanish: supuestamente - se supone quePortuguese (BR): supostamente - teoricamentePortuguese (PT): supostamente - teoricamenteChinese (Simplified): 据说 - 按理说Chinese (Traditional): 據說 - 按理說Hindi: कथित तौर पर - माना जाता है किArabic: من المفترض - ظاهرياًBengali: কথিতভাবে - অনুমিতভাবেRussian: якобы - предположительноJapanese: 一応 - いわくVietnamese: được cho là - nghe nóiKorean: 소위 - 이른바 - 추정상Turkish: sözde - güya - iddiaya göreUrdu: بظاہر - کہا جاتا ہےIndonesian: được cho là - nghe nói
Example Sentences
This medicine is supposedly effective against the flu.
basic
They supposedly broke up, but I saw them together yesterday.
natural
The new policy will supposedly make things easier for everyone.
natural
She’s supposedly an expert, but I’m not convinced.
natural
The movie is supposedly very scary.
basic
He will supposedly finish the project tomorrow.
basic