purportedly

adverb

pur·​port·​ed·​ly (ˌ)pər-ˈpȯr-təd-lē 

: it is purported : ostensibly, allegedly

Examples of purportedly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Videos circulating on social media appeared to show the moment of impact as vehicles crossed the bridge, including footage purportedly recorded by a driver's dashcam. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

The result is Times Travel, a purportedly immersive journey through the history of Times Square and the New Year’s Eve Ball that culminates in a view of the IRL city. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Oct. 2026

The site near the Spanish border draws millions of pilgrims each year, especially sick and disabled believers hoping for a cure from the famed spring water in the Lourdes grotto where the visions purportedly occurred. — Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026

The letters reference stories published by the outlets that purportedly threatened national security. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for purportedly

• reportedly