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supposedly Synonyms

Another word for supposedly

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• adverb (Context 1)

According to what is generally assumed, reported, or believed to be true, often implying a degree of doubt or skepticism on the part of the speaker.

Usage Example

"The ancient manuscript was allegedly discovered in a hidden monastery library, though historians have yet to verify its provenance."

Strongest
allegedly
purportedly
reputedly
Strong
ostensibly
apparently
seemingly
reportedly
presumably
putatively
professedly

Opposites of supposedly

The opposite of supposedly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

undoubtedly
certainly
indisputably
definitely
unquestionably
actually
verifiably
genuinely
See all opposites of supposedly

• Nearby Words

supposably
suppose
supposed
supposedly
supposing
supposition
suppository

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Supposedly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/supposedly
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