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

Still, despite the edginess of the film—which is arguably better plotted than the original—Moore isn’t wrong about treacly Hollywood politics sweeping in. — Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026

While two of the three semifinalists had a base camp here, and international stars like Harry Kane, Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham lived in Kansas City, the biggest story arguably was what happened west of town. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026

But this commitment to the best, and the possibility for newness on menus, presents an arguably more interesting fine dining experience. — Nathan Tavares, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Harding, 51, arguably has the least specific and most challenging mandate. — Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above