B2adjectiveartsmedia
US/ˈfɪk.ʃən.əl/
UK/ˈfɪk.ʃən.əl/
invented for a story and not real
In context
Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective who lives in London.
The film is set in a fictional country in Africa.
All the characters in this book are fictional.
Words that go with fictional
adjective + noun
- fictional characterHer favorite fictional character is a young witch.
- fictional storyIt is a fictional story based on real events.
- fictional worldThe author built a detailed fictional world.
- fictional accountThis is a fictional account of the war.
adverb + adjective
- purely fictionalThe names are purely fictional.
- entirely fictionalThe town is entirely fictional.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
This is a fiction story.Correct: This is a fictional story.