presumably

adverb

pre·​sum·​ably pri-ˈzü-mə-blē 

: by reasonable assumption

Synonyms of presumably

• apparently
• seemingly
• supposedly
• ostensibly
• evidently
• probably
• likely

Examples of presumably in a Sentence

presumably he's going on the trip for business reasons, but we have our doubts

Recent Examples on the Web

Helaena chose to stop working on her tapestry and leave it behind where Rhaenyra will presumably find it. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

Although Roberts is presumably gratified, too, history’s little joke is that the President currently enjoying this generous new interpretation of his powers is surely not the mannerly, norm-abiding Republican Roberts had in mind decades ago. — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Attendees will get the first look and purchase of Assouline’s latest forthcoming Porsche title—and presumably some Porsche driver and executive signatures to match. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026

According to China National Radio, today's launch carried China's Zhongxing-4B spacecraft,, a communications satellite presumably bound for GTO. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

presumably

adverb

pre·​sum·​ably pri-ˈzü-mə-blē 

: one would presume : it seems likely : probably

presumably he'll come later