arguably

British  

/ ˈɑːɡjʊəblɪ /

adverb

1. (sentence modifier) it can be argued that

---

Explanation

Use the adverb arguably to describe something that can be asserted or shown to be a certain way. For example, you might say that your favorite teacher is arguably the best teacher in your school. If you declare that a certain restaurant makes what's arguably the best milkshake in town, you mean that a solid argument can be made in favor of their shakes. Use arguably when you want to emphasize or back up a statement or opinion. The word was first used in the late 19th century to mean "as may be shown by argument," from the Latin root word arguere, "make known, prove, or demonstrate."

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

arguably

“They’re vitally important to our food supply chain, arguably more important.”

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026

Argentina’s Lionel Messi, 39, is arguably the greatest player in World Cup history, having played more games, scored more goals and collected more assists than anyone who has gone before him.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

Sitting judges arguably have the best informed perspective on this Supreme Court: They must apply its jurisprudence, reconcile its contradictions, and confront the real-world effects of its rulings.

From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026

So he is arguably the most important non-American in the world for the regulation of crypto and stablecoins, reporting directly to G7 and G20 summits.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

He finds arguably the worst person in all of Renaissance Italy—the worst person on a very long list of extremely bad people—and signs up to work for him.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day