Supposedly meaning
People from other planets have supposedly visited Earth in flying saucers.
According to your testimony, you were supposedly at home watching TV when the murder occurred.
adverb
Supposedly is defined as according to what is believed.
An example of supposedly is a teen saying he did his homework, although his mother is sure she saw him talking on the phone.
adverb
According to what is, was, or may be supposed.
adverb
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Origin of supposedly
- supposed +"Ž -ly
From Wiktionary