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

Anna Wintour, arguably one of fashion’s most influential figures, is stepping down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue after 37 years. —J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 26 June 2025

Derik Queen Dives Into Fringe Lottery Pick Territory In terms of pure offensive skill at the center position, Derik Queen arguably was in a league of his own throughout the pre-draft process. —Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025

More Wesley Hitt/Getty Images Tre Johnson is arguably the top shooter in the draft, which is a premium now in the league. —Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025

For true workhorse status, Gunderman has relied on her Hydro Flask (arguably the mother of all reusable water bottles) for a whopping nine years, toting it to countless gyms and volleyball sessions. —Sara Coughlin, SELF, 26 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above