Definition of Purportedly

assumed to be so; allegedly

Examples of Purportedly in a sentence

The house is purportedly worth a million dollars, but will probably appraise for much more.  🔊

All the deceased woman’s medical conditions purportedly lead to her untimely death.  🔊

The couple is purportedly divorcing because of an affair, but that reasoning isn’t official.  🔊

Though the signs of a heart attack were purportedly present, none of the doctors ever ordered testing.  🔊

Poison was purportedly used to kill the dog but it hasn’t been proven yet.  🔊

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