Supposedly

Supposedly is an adverb used to indicate that something is believed or stated by some people to be true, but the speaker may have doubts about its truth or the source of the information. It often implies that the information is unconfirmed, based on rumor, or hearsay. The speaker is distancing themself from direct verification, suggesting the information's accuracy might be questionable or not fully substantiated. It can signal the speaker is reporting information without necessarily endorsing its validity.

Supposedly meaning with examples

• Supposedly, the concert tickets were sold out within minutes. I couldn't get any myself, but that's what I heard from a friend who tried. It's difficult to confirm, as the website crashed frequently. Whether it's true or not is up for debate, because it could be a rumor to drive higher secondary market pricing.
• She's supposedly the best candidate for the job, according to the hiring manager's assistant, but no official announcements have been made yet. There's no public evidence to back up that claim. We will have to wait and see if they receive the role as we are all told it is subject to a final interview.
• The haunted house is supposedly filled with genuine ghosts, according to the local stories. Many people have claimed to experience paranormal activities there. However, there has never been any firm scientific evidence to support these claims. People have been told tales of the house and may have let their imaginations run wild.
• They supposedly found a lost treasure, but the news reporters haven't been given any details, just the vague details of where and how it was found. The reports state that the evidence is still under investigation to verify the authenticity of the find. Therefore, all of these reports are subject to change.