Rumored Meaning in English
word · lemma: rumor
ˈɹumɝd
ROO-merd
ɹˈuːməd
ROO-muhd
Definition
Said to be true based on unofficial information, gossip, or stories, but not confirmed as fact.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in news or gossip to describe something people are talking about but that is not officially confirmed. Usually used before what is being discussed: 'a rumored merger', 'he is rumored to be leaving.' Often passive: 'It is rumored that...'
Spanish: se rumorea - supuestamentePortuguese (BR): diz-se - supostamente - há rumores dePortuguese (PT): diz-se - supostamente - há rumores deChinese (Simplified): 据传 - 传闻Chinese (Traditional): 據傳 - 傳聞Hindi: अफवाह है - कहा जाता हैArabic: يُشاع - من الشائعBengali: গুঞ্জিত - কথিতRussian: ходят слухи - по слухамJapanese: うわさされているVietnamese: được đồn đạiKorean: 소문이 난 - 소문이 돌고 있는Turkish: söylenti olan - dedikodusu yapılanUrdu: افواہ ہے - یہ کہا جاتا ہےIndonesian: dirumorkan - dikabarkan
Example Sentences
The company is rumored to be launching a new product.
basic
He is rumored to have won the lottery.
basic
It is rumored that the school will close soon.
basic
That restaurant is rumored to have the best pasta in town.
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She’s rumored to be dating a famous actor.
natural
It’s rumored that they’ll announce something big next week.
natural