apocryphal
adjectiveHow many syllables in apocryphal?
There are 4 syllables in the word apocryphal.How to pronounce apocryphal:
Definition of apocryphal:
- apocryphal (adjective):
- of questionable authenticity
- of doubtful authenticity spurious
- being of questionable authenticity.
Synonyms for apocryphal:
chimeric
chimerical
doubtful
dubious
equivocal
exaggerated
fabulous
fanciful
fantastical
fictional
fictionalized
fictitious
hypothetical
imaginary
imagined
invented
legendary
made-up
make-believe
mythic
mythical
nonfactual
nonhistorical
pretend
questionable
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