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FICTIONAL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for FICTIONAL?

Need another word that means the same as “fictional”? Find 8 synonyms for “fictional” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Fictional” are: fabricated, fancied, fictitious, imaginary, imagined, make-believe, unreal, mythical

Fictional as an Adjective

Definitions of "Fictional" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “fictional” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

  • Formed or conceived by the imagination.
  • Related to or involving literary fiction.
  • Relating to or occurring in fiction; invented for the purposes of fiction.

Synonyms of "Fictional" as an adjective (8 Words)

fabricatedFormed or conceived by the imagination.
A fabricated excuse for his absence.
fanciedFormed or conceived by the imagination.
A fancied wrong.
fictitiousAdopted in order to deceive.
A fictitious address.
imaginaryNot based on fact; existing only in the imagination.
Chris had imaginary conversations with her.
imagined(of something unreal or untrue) believed to exist or be so.
They perceive imagined slights where none exist.
make-believeImagined as in a play.
mythicalFictitious.
One of Denmark s greatest mythical heroes.
unrealLacking material form or substance unreal.
Ghosts and other unreal entities.

Usage Examples of "Fictional" as an adjective

  • Fictional texts.
  • A fictional character.
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