assumedly
Taken for granted
Assumedly means based on assumption rather than certainty—something taken to be true without direct confirmation.
It functions like presumably or supposedly: Assumedly, they'll arrive by noon.
The word is less common than its near-synonyms and can sound slightly awkward, with many speakers preferring presumably in formal contexts.
Taken as likely true
- supposedlyAs is claimed
- allegedlyClaimed but unverified
- putativelyAssumed without proof
- ostensiblyAppearing true but questionable
reportedly · seemingly · purportedly · apparently · reputedly · hypothetically · theoretically · conjecturally
In an apparent manner
- clearlyWithout ambiguity
- evidentlyObservably true
- manifestlyIn a clearly apparent way
- patentlyWith complete obviousness
plainly · undoubtedly · undeniably · unquestionably · indubitably · certainly · assuredly · doubtless
presumably
Taken as likely true
- supposedlyAs is claimed
- allegedlyClaimed but unverified
- putativelyAssumed without proof
ostensibly · reportedly · seemingly · purportedly · apparently · reputedly · hypothetically · theoretically · conjecturally · speculatively
obviously
In an apparent manner
- clearlyWithout ambiguity
- evidentlyObservably true
- manifestlyIn a clearly apparent way
patently · plainly · undoubtedly · undeniably · unquestionably · indubitably · certainly · assuredly · doubtless · surely
assumedlyactually
In truth, not supposedly
certainly · definitely · verifiably · provably · demonstrably
- assumed nameAdopted false identity
- assumed identityFabricated personal guise
- assumed the mantleTook over authority
- assumed consentPermission presumed, not stated