fictitious (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/

Definition

Not real or true, but created in the imagination, often to deceive.

Examples

• The novel is based on a fictitious character, but many readers believe she was a real person.

• He used a fictitious address to avoid being found by his creditors.

• The company was accused of using fictitious sales figures to inflate its stock price.

Synonyms of fictitious

Words with a similar meaning to fictitious:

• imaginary
• unreal
• made-up
• fabricated
• spurious

Antonyms of fictitious

Words with the opposite meaning to fictitious:

• real
• actual
• authentic

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