fictional
adjective
fic·tion·al
ˈfik-shnəl 
-shə-nᵊl
: of, relating to, characterized by, or occurring in fiction : invented by the imagination
a fictional story/character
fictional dialogue
Over the past 15 years, Noble has created a fantastical, awe-inspiring fictional city called Nobson Newtown, which he renders in painstakingly detailed pencil drawings …—
Steve Rose
Steve RoseThere are several surprises about stories. The first is that we spend a great deal of time in fictional worlds, whether in daydreams, novels, confabulations or life narratives. When all is tallied up, the decades we spend in the realm of fantasy outstrip the time we spend in the real world.—David Eagleman
David EaglemanBesides scholarly writings and cultural criticism, he's turned out a fictional mystery series starring Edgar Allan Poe …—Edward Lewine
Edward Lewine
fictionally
ˈfik-shnəl-ē
adverb
-shə-nᵊl-ē
… a film that documents the history of space science and fictionally portrays a journey to the moon …
—Lynn Baker et al.
Lynn Baker et al.
Synonyms
Examples of fictional in a Sentence
the events in the horror movie seemed so real to some fans that they could not believe that the whole thing was fictional
Recent Examples on the Web
The 32-page indictment alleges that the pair worked to deceive two U.S. online commentators who have millions of YouTube subscribers, falsely claiming the company was sponsored by a fictional private investor.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 4 Sep. 2024
The series explores the personal and professional lives of firefighters and paramedics at the fictional Firehouse 51 in Chicago.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
Managed by head concierge Monsieur Gustave (Ralph Fiennes) — who provides a few guests with extra customer service — this pastel, 20th-century resort in the fictional European nation of Zubrowka has a vibrant and romantic atmosphere juxtaposed with the country's emerging war.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2024
Teacher/Sponsor: Janelle Burkholder In this fun fictional entry, Reagan takes listeners back to medieval Europe.
—Steve Drummond, NPR, 2 Sep. 2024
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Avery Lotz, Axios, 4 Sep. 2024
The series explores the personal and professional lives of firefighters and paramedics at the fictional Firehouse 51 in Chicago.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
Managed by head concierge Monsieur Gustave (Ralph Fiennes) — who provides a few guests with extra customer service — this pastel, 20th-century resort in the fictional European nation of Zubrowka has a vibrant and romantic atmosphere juxtaposed with the country's emerging war.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2024
Teacher/Sponsor: Janelle Burkholder In this fun fictional entry, Reagan takes listeners back to medieval Europe.
—Steve Drummond, NPR, 2 Sep. 2024
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“Fictional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fictional. Accessed 15 Sep. 2024.
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