Apocryphal

C1 16+

Synonyms of apocryphal

Antonyms of apocryphal

Collocations of apocryphal

apocryphal story
Frequency: 80 %

The book is filled with apocryphal stories about ancient civilizations.

apocryphal text
Frequency: 70 %

The scholar studied the apocryphal texts to uncover hidden truths.

apocryphal tale
Frequency: 60 %

The village was known for its apocryphal tales of supernatural beings.

apocryphal account
Frequency: 50 %

Historians debated the validity of the apocryphal account of the battle.

apocryphal legend
Frequency: 45 %

The apocryphal legend of the lost city has fascinated explorers for centuries.

Idiomatic Expressions for apocryphal

  • Phrase: apocryphal text
    Meaning: a text of uncertain origin or authorship
    Usage: Some scholars believe that the Gospel of Thomas is an apocryphal text.