supposedly
suh-POH-zid-lee/səˈpəʊ̯.zɪd.li/
- 1Based on what people say or believe, even though it might not be true.
Like adding "or so they say" to the end of a story you can't prove.
This old castle is supposedly haunted by a knight.
He supposedly finished the race in under three hours.
Similarallegedly, reportedly, reputedly, apparently, ostensibly
Oppositeactually, definitely, certainly
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- 2A casual, incorrect way of saying "supposed to be."
You're supposedly doing your homework right now, not watching TV.
Hurry up, we're supposedly at school by seven or we'll be marked late.
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Origin
It comes from the word "supposed" plus the ending "-ly."