allegedly

adverbattested in dialogue

//əˈlɛdʒ.ɪd.li//

According to allegation(s); supposedly, reportedly.

adverb

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According to allegation(s); supposedly, reportedly.
Near-synonyms: reportedly, reputedly, putatively, purportedly, putatively, rumoredly, supposedly, ostensibly, possibly, probably, likely, plausibly
The suspect was allegedly involved in the robbery, but his alibi placed him in another state at the time.
The game is allegedly exciting.
Philip Rivers is allegedly having the best season of any quarterback in the league.

Etymology

Etymology tree English alleged Middle English -ly English -ly English allegedly From alleged + -ly.

Allah · God, in Islamic or Arabic contexts Allan · A male given name from the Celtic languages, a less common…alleged · Asserted (or supposed), but not proved.

allegedly · According to allegation(s); supposedly, reportedly.

allegiance · Loyalty or commitment to a cause, group, nation or of a…Allen · An English and Scottish surname transferred from the given…allergic · Of or pertaining to allergy.

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