CEFR C1
anecdotally
adverb
Meaning
Based on or in the manner of anecdotes rather than facts or research.
Examples
- The article argued that while some people reported feeling better after trying the new diet, this was only supported anecdotally.
- He admitted that his understanding of the situation was largely anecdotal, gathered from conversations with colleagues.
Synonyms: informally, unofficially, by hearsay, from personal experience