Word adjective
rumored
adj.
US /ˈɹumɝd/ UK /ɹˈuːməd/ ru·mored UK spelling rumoured
Definition
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
used to describe something that people say is true, but there is no official proof yet.
reported or described by rumors; widely mentioned as a possibility without official confirmation.
Simple“The rumored changes to the school schedule made many parents worried.”
In context“The rumored merger between the two tech giants caused significant fluctuations in the stock market despite the lack of an official statement.”
Real-world usage
“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.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated