adjective
- of doubtful authenticity; probably false or invented
- relating to the Apocrypha (biblical writings not accepted as canonical)
Usage: religious
Examples
- The story about Washington and the cherry tree is probably apocryphal.
- Many apocryphal tales have grown up around the famous inventor.
- The journalist dismissed the rumor as apocryphal.
- Scholars debate whether these apocryphal gospels contain historical truth.
- His biography separates fact from apocryphal legend.
- The apocryphal account of the battle differs from official records.