semimythic

/ˌsɛmɪˈmɪθɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having a mixture of myth and fact; partially legendary.

“The story of the lost city was considered semimythic and impossible to verify.”

2. noun

A person or thing that is semimythic.

“The semimythic hero was revered in local folklore.”

Synonyms

  • legendary
  • mythical
  • semi-legendary

Antonyms

  • factual
  • historical