Synonyms for

Fictional

Verb / ˈfɪkʃʌnʌl / Another word for fictional — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Fictional means something that is made up or not real.

Synonyms & similar words

fancied fabricated fictitious nonfictional imaginary made-up unreal fictitious invented mythical legendary fantastical untrue fabricated pretend nonexistent illusory dreamlike phantasmagorical supernatural magical fairy-tale whimsical

Synonyms by register

Formal

hypothetical imaginary unreal speculative

Informal

made-up pretend bogus fake

Literary

apocryphal mythical legendary

Antonyms

real actual factual true authentic veritable tangible

Common collocations

  • fictional character
  • fictional world
  • fictional account
  • fictional story
  • fictional universe
  • fictional narrative
  • fictional element

Word family

noun fiction
adverb fictionally

Usage note

Fictional describes something that is invented or imagined, as opposed to real or factual. It is commonly used in relation to literature, film, and other creative works.

Example sentences

  1. The unicorn is a fictional creature that only exists in stories and movies.
  2. I love reading fictional books because they take me to imaginary places.
  3. The play was fictional, but it had some elements of truth in it.
  4. The student wrote a fictional story for her English class.
  5. The movie was based on a fictional character from a comic book.

Quotes

  • Fictional characters may not be real, but they can still teach us important life lessons.
  • Imagination is the key to creating fictional worlds.
  • Fictional stories have the power to transport us to different places and times.

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