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Allegedly vs Ostensively - What's the difference?

allegedly | ostensively |

As adverbs the difference between allegedly and ostensively

is that allegedly is according to someone's allegation while ostensively is (manner) in an ostensive manner.

allegedly

English

Adverb

(-)
  • According to someone's allegation.
    • The suspect was allegedly involved in the robbery, but his alibi placed him in another state at the time.
  • According to someone's conspicuous impressions (which could be alleged ensuingly).
    • The game is allegedly exciting.
  • * {{quote-news
    • , year=2008 , date=13/11/2008 , author=Jason Whitlock , title=The 10 best and 10 worst NFL coaches , work= citation , page= , passage=Philip Rivers is allegedly having the best season of any quarterback in the league. }}
  • * {{quote-news
    • , year=2009 , date=02/20/2009 , author= , title=The Closer , work= citation , page= , passage=...her onscreen tears are allegedly real. }}

    Usage notes

    * This term is used in the media to avoid litigation when the facts are not 100% certain, or when referring to evidence in an ongoing trial.

    ostensively

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • (manner) In an ostensive manner.
  • (modal) Ostensibly.
    • English modal adverbs English manner adverbs English hedges