reputed

[ ri-pyoo-tid ]

adjective

1. reported or supposed to be such:

   the reputed author of a book.

reputed

/ rɪˈpjuːtɪd /

adjective

1. prenominal generally reckoned or considered; supposed or alleged

   he is the reputed writer of a number of romantic poems

Other Words From

• unre·puted adjective
• well-re·puted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of reputed¹

First recorded in 1540–50; repute + -ed ²

Example Sentences

They planned to rob a reputed marijuana dealer who lived there, but he was not home when they barged in.

From Washington Post

High-quality content that comes from the right content marketing mix is not only useful for the audience but also helps brands establish a reputed impression for the target demographic.

From Search Engine Watch

One of a handful of established psilocybin retreat centers in the world, MycoMeditations was founded in 2015, and in the years since has seen surging interest in the reputed mental health benefits of psychedelics.

From Washington Post

America’s most reputed universities are going all out to protect their international students—and, in-turn, themselves.

From Quartz

For additional support, they even create captivating story highlights for these reputed and well-received products.

From Search Engine Watch

As for the notion of a vast right-wing conspiracy, Farah and other reputed members say that it never existed.

From The Daily Beast

This time its “big short” was against the American taxpayer, and the gain was a reputed $2.6 billion.

From The Daily Beast

Before his marriage, he was reputed to have fathered a child by a Filipino woman during his service in that country.

From The Daily Beast

It is reputed to be haunted, and many Collinsport locals look upon the house and its denizens with a mix of suspicion and fear.

From The Daily Beast

Harrenhal: An enormous black-stoned castle that is reputed to be haunted and its owners cursed.

From The Daily Beast

Nothing doubtful or "reputed" ever arrived in the huge packing-cases consigned to Walls End Castle.

From Project Gutenberg

Cease ye therefore from the man, whose breath is in his nostrils, for he is reputed high.

From Project Gutenberg

The road by which we entered the city took us direct to the Midland Hotel, which is reputed to be the finest in the Kingdom.

From Project Gutenberg

She is now engaged in teaching school in that city, in which she is reputed to be successful.

From Project Gutenberg

He was a fine gentleman; he was a brave soldier; and he was as yet reputed a skilful general.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• alleged
• assumed
• putative
• regarded
• rumored
• supposed