Apocryphal and Romantic

Apocryphal

Apocryphal adjective - Being of questionable authenticity.

Romantic and apocryphal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Romantic" instead an adjective "Apocryphal".

Romantic

Romantic adjective - Excitingly or mysteriously unusual.

Apocryphal and romantic are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apocryphal" instead an adjective "Romantic".

Both words in one sentence

  • An accidental (and possibly apocryphal) example involving Elvis Presley's "Hound Dog." The scores delivered to the musicians of the Ed Sullivan Show were instrumental, and somehow, the conductor thought the song was a romantic ballad.
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