adjective
- said or believed by many people but not confirmed as true
Usage: often used before a noun
Examples
- The rumored merger between the two companies was never officially announced.
- She was the rumored favorite to win the competition.
- The restaurant’s rumored closing turned out to be false.
- He denied the rumored relationship with his co-star.
- The rumored treasure has never been found.
- Their rumored engagement surprised everyone at the party.