1. according to what is generally assumed or believed (often expressing doubt)
Usage: often implies skepticism about the truth of the claim

Examples

• The movie is supposedly based on a true story.
• She supposedly graduated from Harvard, but I’ve never seen her diploma.
• This medicine will supposedly cure your headache in minutes.
• The restaurant is supposedly the best in town.
• He supposedly knows three languages fluently.
• The package was supposedly delivered yesterday.
• This shortcut will supposedly save us twenty minutes.