
Apocryphal
Doubtful Authenticity
Use 'apocryphal' for stories or facts of questionable truth, indicating skepticism or doubt.
He amused us with an apocryphal anecdote about meeting the queen.
Not Always False
While 'apocryphal' suggests doubt, it doesn't confirm that a tale or fact is false, just unlikely.
The apocryphal legends served to entertain, regardless of their truth.
Connotative Nuance
The word can imply quaintness or charm associated with questionable historic tales.
The village is famous for its apocryphal ghost stories.
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BogusCounterfeitFabricateFalseFictitiousFraudulentSpuriousTrue
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