adj
fictional
FIHK-shuh-nuhl
adj
1
Existing only in a story; invented rather than real.
"Gotham City is a fictional setting inspired by New York."
How to Use Fictional
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMade up for a story, not real.
Common mistake
"Fictional" describes something invented for a narrative (a fictional character); "fictitious" more often describes a false claim meant to deceive (a fictitious name on a fake ID).
Easily confused with
Word Forms
more fictional comparative, most fictional superlative
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “fictional”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
Gotham City is a _____ setting inspired by New York.
Etymology
From fiction plus the adjective ending -al.
Rhymes for fictional
coronal
rational
diagonal
personal
seasonal
national
optional
regional
hormonal
emotional
irrational
impersonal
See all rhymes for fictional →