Definition

According to what people generally believe or say about someone or something.

Example

He is reputedly the best chef in the city.

Conversation

Have you heard about that new café downtown?

Yeah, it’s reputedly the best place for coffee in the city.

I really want to check it out this weekend.

Sounds great! I’ve heard their pastries are amazing too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reputedly → It is formed from "reputed" (from Latin "reputare", meaning to think over or consider) and "-ly" (a suffix meaning in a manner of). The word "reputedly" means in a manner that is considered or thought to be true by reputation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'reputed' as something that is 'thought over' or considered, and remember that 'reputedly' means something is accepted as true by reputation.

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