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

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

This summer, U.S. authorities landed one of their most prized catches yet: “El Mayo” Zambada, reputed leader of one of the Sinaloa cartel’s most powerful factions.

From Los Angeles Times

Spooky Meter: 4/5 The ballroom on the second floor is reportedly the most active spot, thanks to the specter of a woman who is reputed to show up in photos.

From Los Angeles Times

Two of Atul's brothers are studying engineering at reputed colleges, while a third is doing a bachelor's degree from a college in Muzaffarnagar.

From BBC

Related Words

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