Word
rumored
Phoneticsru·mored, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹumɝd/
UK/ɹˈuːməd/
UK spelling · rumoured
Definition
adj. used to describe something that people say is true, but there is no official proof yet.
adj. reported or described by rumors; widely mentioned as a possibility without official confirmation.
Examples
“The rumored changes to the schedule are true.”
“The rumored merger between the two tech giants caused their stock prices to fluctuate wildly throughout the afternoon.”
“While the rumored discovery of a new manuscript initially excited the academic community, subsequent investigations revealed the document to be a clever nineteenth-century forgery.”
Examples
simple
“The rumored changes to the schedule are true.”
contextual
“The rumored merger between the two tech giants caused their stock prices to fluctuate wildly throughout the afternoon.”
complex
“While the rumored discovery of a new manuscript initially excited the academic community, subsequent investigations revealed the document to be a clever nineteenth-century forgery.”
Real-World Examples
“Ye had been rumoured to be planning a performance in Russia for some time.” “Male ski jumpers were rumoured to be using fillers to increase the surface area of their suits so they could jump further.” Synonyms
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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