📖apocryphal

adjective
/əˈpɒ.krɪ.fəl/

Meaning

Of doubtful authenticity, though widely circulated as true.

Example Sentences

The story about him saving the village is probably apocryphal.

Synonyms

doubtful, mythical, legendary, false, fictitious

Antonyms

authentic, genuine, true

Collocations

apocryphal story, apocryphal tale, apocryphal legend

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