Reputedly

/rɪˈpjuːtɪdli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb
According to general belief or reputation; believed or reported to be.
Reputedly, the restaurant serves the best pasta in town.
As generally supposed; commonly thought to be so.
He is reputedly one of the finest musicians of his generation.
As believed or reported by others, often without proof.
The book is reputedly based on real events from history.
According to what is widely accepted or claimed.
The company is reputedly the largest in its field.

Etymology

From the word 'repute', which comes from Latin 'reputare' meaning 'to think over or consider'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

reputedly so
As commonly believed or said.
reputed to be
Believed to have certain qualities or characteristics.
supposedly true
Generally accepted as true, though not necessarily so.

Related Words

repute
The opinion generally held of someone or something.
reputational
Relating to the esteem in which something is held.
reputed
Generally believed or considered.

Slang Meanings

Said to be
He's reputedly the smartest guy around.
Word on the street
Reputedly, this place is haunted.