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reputably

/ˈrɛp.jə.tə.bli/
rep · u · ta · bly
Adjective:reputable
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reputably Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

In a respectable, honorable, or trustworthy manner; with a good reputation.

Example

"The charity has operated reputably for over three decades, earning the enduring trust of international donors."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'reputably' (meaning in an honorable or trustworthy manner) with 'reputedly' (meaning according to general belief or rumor, without confirmed proof).

• Rhymes for reputably

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'reputable' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately deriving from the Medieval Latin verb 'reputare', meaning to reckon, consider, or think over.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reputably. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reputably
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