Definition of 'apocryphal'
adjective
COBUILD Advanced English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers
Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers
Derived forms
adverb
SIMILAR WORDS: ficˈtitious
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
Example sentences containing 'apocryphal'
These examples have been automatically selected and may contain sensitive content.
Read more…
`I mean, I've heard a story, though I wasn't sure how apocryphal it was. CASCADES - THE DAY OF THE DEAD (2001)A very obscure one, though - and again referred to only cryptically, even in the more apocryphal works of the time. NIGHT SISTERS (2001)Then, the day he decided to pull out -- that was probably apocryphal, but when his money was just about gone -- suddenly he struck lucky. HIGH STAND (2001)
Trends of 'apocryphal'
Used Occasionally. apocryphal is one of the 30000 most commonly used words in the Collins dictionary
View usage for:
Nearby words of 'apocryphal'
Related Terms of 'apocryphal'
Source
Definition of apocryphal from the
Collins English Dictionary
Fed up with the great British weather? Here’s how to afford that dream summer escape
From planning early to knowing where to look, these top tips will help you fulfil your summer holiday desires
Read more
The etymology behind 4 eggs-ellent Springtime words
We’ve explored the diverse etymology of 4 eggs-ellent words associated with spring.
Read more
Up Lit, Alexa Laugh & Meet Me at McDonald’s Hair: March’s Words In The News
Catch up on the latest words in the news this March with Robert Groves.
Read more
Join the Collins community
All the latest wordy news, linguistic insights, offers and competitions every month.
Read more