simulated

adjective

sim·​u·​lat·​ed ˈsim-yə-ˌlā-təd 

: made to look genuine : fake

simulated pearls

Synonyms

• artificial
• bogus
• dummy
• ersatz
• factitious
• fake
• false
• faux
• imitation
• imitative
• man-made
• mimic
• mock
• pretend
• sham
• substitute
• synthetic

Examples of simulated in a Sentence

They are trained in simulated combat.

Dummies are used in simulated car crashes.

Recent Examples on the Web

With Stars Reach, the idea is to truly create a simulated galaxy worth exploring. —David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025

Hyundai did something similar with the Ioniq 5 N too, which features simulated paddle shifters that generate an ICE-car-like feel. —New Atlas, 2 Apr. 2025

Now, Qatari and Israeli air forces are training together, attending joint briefings, and cooperating in simulated missions. —Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025

One realm features a volcano with simulated lava flow. —Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of simulate

First Known Use

1622, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for simulated

• abdicated
• abrogated
• acclimated
• activated
• actuated
• adumbrated
• advocated
• aggravated
• aggregated
• agitated
• allocated
• alternated

Kids Definition

simulated

adjective

: made to look genuine : fake

simulated pearls