Purportedly — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb /(ˌ)pər-ˈpȯr-təd-lē/ pur·port·ed·ly

Meaning & Definition of Purportedly

Purportedly (adverb)

  1. it is purported, ostensibly, allegedly

Purportedly (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in allegedly, reportedly

    similar: allegedly, reportedly, reputedly, apparently, evidently, ostensibly, ostensively, presumably, putatively, seemingly, supposedly, externally, outwardly, visibly, believably, credibly, assumably, likely, presumedly, probably, conceivably, maybe, mayhap, perchance, perhaps, possibly, professedly, supposably, clearly, distinctly, manifestly, obviously, plainly, self-evidently, assuredly, positively, surely
    opposite: implausibly, impossibly, improbably, incredibly

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Purportedly

The most common words with a similar meaning to Purportedly:

allegedly, reportedly, reputedly, apparently, evidently, ostensibly, ostensively, presumably, putatively, seemingly, supposedly, externally, outwardly, visibly, believably, credibly, assumably, likely, presumedly, probably, conceivably, maybe, mayhap, perchance, perhaps, possibly, professedly, supposably, clearly, distinctly, manifestly, obviously, plainly, self-evidently, assuredly, positively, surely

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Purportedly

Words with the opposite meaning of Purportedly:

implausibly, impossibly, improbably, incredibly

Origin & Etymology of Purportedly

First known use: 1942

Frequently Asked Questions about Purportedly

What does "Purportedly" mean?

"Purportedly" means it is purported, ostensibly, allegedly. As an adverb, it is defined as: it is purported, ostensibly, allegedly.

What is another word for "Purportedly"?

Other words for "Purportedly" include allegedly, reportedly, reputedly, apparently, evidently, ostensibly, ostensively and presumably. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Purportedly" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Purportedly"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Purportedly". Common alternatives include allegedly, reportedly, reputedly, apparently, evidently, ostensibly, ostensively, presumably, putatively and seemingly.

What is the opposite of "Purportedly"?

Antonyms of "Purportedly" include implausibly, impossibly, improbably and incredibly.

Is "Purportedly" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Purportedly" is an adverb.

How do you pronounce "Purportedly"?

"Purportedly" is pronounced /(ˌ)pər-ˈpȯr-təd-lē/ and divided into syllables as pur·port·ed·ly.

What is the origin of the word "Purportedly"?

First known use: 1942.

What is another word for "Purportedly" meaning "as in allegedly, reportedly"?

When "Purportedly" (adverb) means as in allegedly, reportedly, synonyms include allegedly, reportedly, reputedly, apparently, evidently and ostensibly. Opposites in this sense include implausibly, impossibly, improbably and incredibly.