apocryphally

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apocryphally

adverb more apocryphally · most apocryphally

In an apocryphal manner. Isaac Newton apocryphally discovered his second law – the one about gravity – after an apple fell on his head.
Similar: allegedly, anecdotally
Without authenticity or authority; spuriously or falsely. "And are you an artist, too?" inquired Bunson's companion, prepared to let a little surplus enthusiasm loose on the MacQuibble. "MacQuibble's an impressionist," remarked Cripps a trifle apocryphally. "I'm nothing of the sort," exclaimed the MacQuibble, hurling down the gage of battle at once.
Similar: allegedly, anecdotally
Regarding apocrypha.

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adv In an apocryphal manner

Español	apócrifamente
Português	apocrifamente
Deutsch	unecht

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@misc{apocryphally_2026,
  title = {apocryphally},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/apocryphally},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}