adverb
definition
Supposedly, putatively or reputedly
Examples of purportedly in a Sentence
No longer lagging behind top French chefs, purportedly the best in the world, California is now considered to hold its own among the global cooking elite.
Antioxidants purportedly lower blood pressure and have a protective affect against many diseases, such as heart disease and cancer.
A simple way to spot a phishing email is to roll your cursor over a link you get in an email which has been presented to you as purportedly from your financial institution or an online merchant.
Lupton House - This video was purportedly taken during a legitimate investigation conducted by Hidden Realms.
Last week, citizen Dean came to my office demanding I chase down a childish hoax by crawling into a mine, purportedly in search of a dead body!
Some herbal remedies are also designed as preventative, purportedly staving off certain illnesses and injuries.
The original 2 day diet generally includes the use of Japanese herbal supplements, which purportedly boost metabolism and may help you lose weight.
Whether they are simply ready to meet their baby, are tired of being pregnant, or want to avoid inducing labor medically, many women claim to have special secrets that purportedly bring about labor and delivery of their child.
For example, the summer 2010 collection boasts a boot called "Will You…", purportedly a suggestive come-on given that the boot's ankle is wrapped snugly in bondage-inspired leather straps.
South Beach Diet - The South Beach Diet is divided into a three-stage program that emphasizes the elimination of "bad carbs," which purportedly helps to reduce cravings over time.
Purportedly, Japanese lingzhi disrupts the body's absorption of fat in the diet and affects fat digestion.
A large roll-top desk purportedly once owned by Andy Warhol dominates the room.
Purportedly, many of the fans of the Vandals were not too pleased.
Pumpkin's original deposit with Bird Song was overdrawn and requests for further funds were excused away, purportedly awaiting some expected but unexplained bounty via the mail.