adj
Uncommon
reputed
rih-PYOO-tihd
Reputed (adj) means Generally believed or said to be, though not necessarily confirmed. Example: “The reputed leader of the gang was never actually charged.”
adj
1
Generally believed or said to be, though not necessarily confirmed.
"The reputed leader of the gang was never actually charged."
"It is the reputed birthplace of the composer, though records are unclear."
How to use reputed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWidely believed to be true, but not officially proven.
Common mistake
Doesn't mean "having a good reputation" — a "reputed criminal" just means someone said to be a criminal, not a well-regarded one.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
reputed to be
the reputed author
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more reputed
- Superlative
- most reputed
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Rhymes for reputed
muted
routed
diluted
sprouted
disputed
polluted
computed
convoluted
undisputed
attributed
distributed
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Frequently asked questions
What does “reputed” mean?
The word “reputed” means generally believed or said to be, though not necessarily confirmed. In plain terms, widely believed to be true, but not officially proven.
How do you pronounce “reputed”?
“Reputed” is pronounced rih-PYOO-tihd (/ɹɪˈpju.tɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “reputed” in a sentence?
Here is “reputed” used in a sentence: “The reputed leader of the gang was never actually charged.”
What part of speech is “reputed”?
“Reputed” is an adjective.
Is “reputed” a common word?
“Reputed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
