Rumoured Meaning in English
word · lemma: rumour
Definição
Describes something that people say might be true but is not confirmed; something people talk about as a possibility.
Uso & Nuances
Mainly used in news, gossip, and formal contexts to express what is heard but not confirmed. Usually appears in phrases like 'it is rumoured that' or as an adjective before nouns ('the rumoured deal'). Common in British English; in American English, 'rumored' (without 'u'). Distinct from 'reported', which suggests more evidence.
Frases de Exemplo
It is rumoured that the singer will release a new album.
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The rumoured deal was never confirmed by the company.
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She denied the rumoured relationship with her co-star.
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The player is rumoured to be moving to a different team next season.
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It was rumoured that the company was planning major layoffs.
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He's always at the center of every rumoured scandal in town.
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