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

Some members of an art scene, once it has become the subject of myth, make a habit of downplaying its reputed virtues, usually for reasons of mercy, modesty, or self-preservation.

From New York Times

A reputed member of the Mexican Mafia was wounded in a shooting Saturday that left a second man dead in Los Angeles County, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times

Among the skeptical was James Vaupel, one of the world’s most reputed demographers.

From Science Magazine

Its heavily armed guards fend off threats, especially from Lesotho gangs reputed to have more lethal firepower, he said.

From BBC

From Tehran, smoke was also seen near the city of Shahriyar, a reputed site of underground missile storage facilities.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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