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Apocryphal

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