Allegedly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈlɛdʒ.ɪd.li/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Allegedly is an adverb meaning According to someone's allegation.
Meaning
According to someone's allegation.
More Meanings
- According to someone's conspicuous impressions (which could subsequently be alleged).
Example Sentences
The game is allegedly exciting.
...her onscreen tears are allegedly real.
Philip Rivers is allegedly having the best season of any quarterback in the league.
The suspect was allegedly involved in the robbery, but his alibi placed him in another state at the time.
Synonyms for allegedly
Depending on context, synonyms include reportedly, reputedly, putatively, purportedly, rumoredly, supposedly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include reportedly, purportedly, arguably, presumably, probably, presumptively.
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