adj Uncommon

rumored

Rumored (adj) means Said to be true by unconfirmed reports. Example: “The rumored merger was confirmed by the CEO the following week.”

adj

Said to be true by unconfirmed reports.

"The rumored merger was confirmed by the CEO the following week."

How to use rumored

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishReported informally but not officially confirmed.

UK vs US

American spelling; British English uses "rumoured."

more rumored comparative, most rumored superlative

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The _____ merger was confirmed by the CEO the following week.

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What does “rumored” mean?

The word “rumored” means said to be true by unconfirmed reports. In plain terms, reported informally but not officially confirmed.

How do you use “rumored” in a sentence?

Here is “rumored” used in a sentence: “The rumored merger was confirmed by the CEO the following week.”

What part of speech is “rumored”?

“Rumored” is an adjective.

Is “rumored” a common word?

“Rumored” is an uncommon word in modern English.