allegedly

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   according to what has been alleged

   I was on trial for allegedly stealing an antique vase.

2. 2
   adv

   According to someone's allegation.

   Near-synonyms: reportedly, reputedly, putatively, purportedly, putatively, rumoredly, supposedly, ostensibly, possibly, probably, likely, plausibly

3. 3
   adv

   According to someone's conspicuous impressions (which could subsequently be alleged).

   The game is allegedly exciting.

Etymology

From alleged + -ly.