reportedly

[ri-pawr-tid-lee, -pohr-]

adverb

1. according to report or rumor.

   Reportedly, he is a billionaire.

Word History and Origins

Origin of reportedly¹

First recorded in 1900–05; report + -ed ² + -ly

Example Sentences

Last week, UNN reportedly told the publication that it had no records confirming that the minister had graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1985, as he had claimed.

From BBC

Several members of the armed forces have reportedly been injured, and Conaie said one person has been killed.

From BBC

It reportedly said this was "a direct consequence of the minister's decision".

From BBC

American citizens were reportedly detained and tied up with plastic zip-ties for hours.

From Salon

Mr Shkëmbi's uncle and the court's security guard have also reportedly been arrested over the shooting.

From BBC