Rumoured: meaning, definitions and examples
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rumoured
[ ˈruːməd ]
general usage
Rumoured refers to something that is said to be true or likely to happen, although it may not be verified. It implies a level of uncertainty and is often based on hearsay rather than confirmed information.
Synonyms
alleged, speculated, unconfirmed, whispered.
Examples of usage
- The new policy is rumoured to be implemented next month.
- Rumoured secret meetings have sparked public interest.
- She is rumoured to be dating a famous musician.
- There are rumoured changes to the management team.
Translations
Translations of the word "rumoured" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rumorado
🇮🇳 अफवाह में
🇩🇪 gerüchteweise
🇮🇩 dikabarkan
🇺🇦 поширений
🇵🇱 plotkowany
🇯🇵 噂される
🇫🇷 rumoré
🇪🇸 rumoreado
🇹🇷 söylentilere göre
🇰🇷 소문이 난
🇸🇦 مُشاع
🇨🇿 rumorovaný
🇸🇰 povedané
🇨🇳 传闻的
🇸🇮 govori se
🇮🇸 rötuð
🇰🇿 гипотетикалық
🇬🇪 გავრცელებული
🇦🇿 şayiə
🇲🇽 rumorado
Etymology
The word 'rumoured' is derived from the noun 'rumor', which comes from the Latin word 'rumor', meaning 'a flowing or current', and in this context, it alludes to the flow of information or gossip. It made its way into the English language in the 16th century. Over the years, the term has evolved to encompass not just idle talk but also references to unverified claims that circulate within a community. In modern usage, the term describes something that is informally reported but lacks official confirmation, making it a frequent subject in discussions ranging from celebrity gossip to political speculation.