Synonyms of historical

historical

adjective

hi-ˈstȯr-i-kəl 

as in factual

restricted to or based on fact

a historical novel that tells the story of Hannibal's crossing of the Alps through the eyes of a young boy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• factual
• literal
• documentary
• true
• nonfictional
• objective
• actual
• real
• matter-of-fact
• authentic
• reliable
• documented
• simple
• genuine
• hard
• bona fide
• verifiable
• demonstrable
• sustainable
• indisputable
• established
• right
• irrefutable
• unquestionable
• undeniable
• provable
• certain
• incontestable
• incontrovertible
• plain
• undoubted
• supportable
• confirmable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fictional
• theoretical
• fictitious
• nonhistorical
• speculative
• hypothetical
• unhistorical
• theoretic
• fictionalized
• mythic
• mythical
• imaginary
• apocryphal
• legendary
• undocumented
• fanciful
• nonfactual
• fantastical
• nondocumentary
• unauthentic
• fantastic
• invented
• fabulous
• exaggerated
• make-believe
• chimerical
• chimeric
• imagined
• pretend
• embroidered
• unsupportable
• made-up
• insupportable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of historical

That’s far below the bullish historical average of 37.5%, and is the lowest bullish reading since September 2022, the first time ever that optimism has been below 20% for three straight weeks, the AAII said. —Lisa Kailai Han,pia Singh, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025

Of San Diego’s many historical attractions, Hotel del Coronado is the area’s true grand dame, dating to 1888. —Visit California, AFAR Media, 12 Mar. 2025

Christian captivity narrative historical dramas have never been the same. —Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025

The beadwork and design features of each suit are intentionally placed to convey a unique visual story that reflects a common historical thread. —Martie Bowser, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025