supposedly

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   As a matter of supposition; in the beliefs or according to the claims of some people.

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

2. 2
   adv

   Used in place of "supposed to be," often in informal or colloquial speech, as a mispronunciation.

   My parents told me I am supposedly in bed by 10 P.M.

3. 3
   adv

   believed or reputed to be the case

Etymology

From supposed + -ly.