# reputed

/ɹipˈjutɪd/ (US) · /ɹɪpjˈuːtɪd/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/reputed
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

said to be true or to have a certain quality, even if people are not 100% sure. It describes someone or something that has a specific reputation.

For teachers: generally reported or believed to be a certain way, though not necessarily proven. Often used predicatively after a linking verb or attributively before a noun to indicate a widely held belief.

## Examples

- He is the reputed leader of the local gang.
- The old house is reputed to be haunted, though no one has lived there for decades to confirm it.
- The reputed benefits of the new herbal supplement have yet to be verified by independent clinical trials, despite the manufacturer's bold marketing claims.

## Usage notes

- Often followed by an infinitive ('reputed to be') or used before a noun to distance the speaker from the claim's truth.

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