1. generally believed or considered to be something, though not necessarily proven

Examples

• He is reputed to be the best chef in the city.
• The reputed benefits of the new medicine are still being studied.
• She comes from a reputed family of scholars.
• The restaurant is reputed for its excellent service.
• The reputed author of the anonymous letter was never identified.
• This is a reputed cure for headaches, but I’m not sure it works.