according to reports or other information
"she was reportedly his mistress for many years"
According to reports or rumors; supposedly.
"The celebrity reportedly attended a secret gala last night, though no official invitation has been confirmed yet."
In plain English: Reportedly means something is said to be true by people who heard about it, but you haven't checked if it's actually correct yourself.
"He was reportedly fired last week for missing too many meetings."
Usage: Use reportedly when you are sharing information based on news sources, hearsay, or unverified claims rather than personal knowledge. This adverb signals that the statement is secondhand and may not be confirmed as true by direct observation.
Reportedly comes from adding the suffix "-ly" to the word reported. This formation turned the past participle into an adverb meaning "as has been stated."