Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fictitious

adjective
/fɪkˈtɪʃ.əs/
Definition
Not real or true; made-up or invented.
Examples
  • The characters in the novel are entirely fictitious.
  • He created a fictitious story to explain his absence.
  • Many fictitious places exist in fantasy literature.
Meaning
Describes something that is imagined or fabricated, often used in the context of literature, storytelling, or claims.
Synonyms
  • imaginary
  • fabricated
  • invented
  • false