apocryphally

adv

1. In an apocryphal manner.

   “Isaac Newton apocryphally discovered his second law – the one about gravity – after an apple fell on his head.”

2. In an apocryphal manner.

   “"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.”

3. Regarding apocrypha.