Allegedly
/əˈlɛdʒ.ɪd.li/ adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 According to someone's allegation. not-comparable
"Near-synonyms: reportedly, reputedly, purportedly, putatively, rumoredly, supposedly, ostensibly, possibly, probably, likely, plausibly"
- 2 According to someone's conspicuous impressions (which could subsequently be alleged). not-comparable
"The game is allegedly exciting."
Adverb
- 1 according to what has been alleged wordnet
Example
More examples"A commercial airplane allegedly violated military airspace."
Etymology
From alleged + -ly.