reputed
Definition
- Adjective:
- Generally considered or believed to be: "reputed" describes someone or something that is widely thought or held to be a certain way, often based on reputation or common opinion rather than proven fact.
- Having a good reputation: In some contexts, "reputed" can imply being favorably known or esteemed.
Usage Examples
Generally believed:
- He is reputed to be the wealthiest man in the city. (People widely believe he is the richest.)
- The reputed value of the painting is over a million dollars. (The commonly accepted estimate of its worth is high.)
Having a good reputation:
- She is a reputed scholar in the field of linguistics. (She is well-known and respected as an expert.)
Advanced Usage
"the reputed father": a phrase used to refer to the person believed to be the biological father, especially when paternity is uncertain.
- The reputed father of the child was called to testify. (The man thought to be the father was summoned.)
"a reputed litre": an approximate or claimed measure, not necessarily exact.
- He bought a reputed litre of wine, though the bottle looked smaller. (It was sold as roughly a litre.)
Variants and Related Words
Repute (n): the opinion generally held of someone or something; reputation.
- The doctor is held in high repute. (He is well-regarded.)
Reputation (n): the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something.
- Her reputation as a fair judge is well-known.
Reputedly (adv): according to general belief or reputation.
- He is reputedly the best chef in the region. (People say he is the best.)
Synonyms
- Alleged: claimed or asserted, often without proof.
- Supposed: generally assumed or believed.
- Esteemed: held in high regard (when used in the positive sense).
Related Idioms
"Reputed to be": a common phrase meaning "believed or considered to be."
- The town is reputed to be haunted. (Many people think it is haunted.)
"Of repute": having a good reputation.
- She is a doctor of repute. (She is a well-respected doctor.)