Reportedly

/rɪˈpɔːrtɪdli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

According to what is said or reported; supposedly.

The meeting was reportedly scheduled for next Friday.

It is claimed or believed that something is true, though there may be no definitive proof.

The film has reportedly been a box office success.

As stated by a source that is not confirmed or verified.

He was reportedly seen leaving the building just before the incident.

Used to convey information that comes from hearsay rather than direct evidence.

The deal is reportedly worth millions.

Used to express that something has been claimed or alleged by others.

The athlete is reportedly considering retirement at the end of the season.

The word 'reportedly' comes from the verb 'report' combined with the adverbial suffix '-edly'.

reportedly to have

said or claimed to have something.

reportedly said

what a person is claimed to have stated.

report

a spoken or written account of something.

reporter

a person who reports news.

Rumor has it

Rumor has it she's dating a celebrity.

Word on the street

Word on the street is that he got the promotion.