arguably

British  

/ ˈɑːɡjʊəblɪ /

adverb

1. (sentence modifier) it can be argued that

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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

“There is a benefit in acting sooner; the speed of the response is arguably just as important as its size when trying to ensure that expectations remain anchored,” Greene said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

There is, arguably, no other country in world football more synonymous with one colour than Brazil.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The subsidiary generates roughly a quarter of IBM’s software revenue and 12% of total sales, “but arguably drives a lot of the perception around the stock.”

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The sophomore right-hander delivered arguably the most important pitching performance of the season for USC, beating Texas A&M 14-3 to propel the Trojans to a winner-take-all College Station Regional Final on Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

As the artifact’s seller made sure to point out in his auction listing, if you used the tablet’s power in conjunction with the Scoreboard, it arguably became the most valuable artifact in the entire OASIS.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline