arguably

adverb

ar·​gu·​ably ˈär-gyü-(ə-)blē 

: as may be argued or shown by argument

an arguably effective strategy

—used to say that a statement is very possibly true even if it is not certainly true

He was arguably the greatest writer of his era.

Examples of arguably in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Americans now have access to a recreational intoxicant that is arguably no more dangerous than alcohol or tobacco without fear of the disproportionately severe punishments previously meted out to those apprehended for possession and use. —Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman, TIME, 3 May 2024

Meanwhile, the Bardo is Savannah’s newest hotel and arguably the city’s most unique offering to date. —Katie Kelly Bell, Robb Report, 2 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above