Fictitious Definition & Meaning

fictitious
adjective
  1. formed or conceived by the imagination; "a fabricated excuse for his absence"; "a fancied wrong"; "a fictional character"
  2. adopted in order to deceive; "an assumed name"; "an assumed cheerfulness"; "a fictitious address"; "fictive sympathy"; "a pretended interest"; "a put-on childish voice"; "sham modesty"

"Fictitious" in song lyrics

See how fictitious is used in real songs:

  • "Bloody kick in the crown for thinkin this is fictitious"
    Eightball — Spit
  • "Fake, fraud, and fictitious"
    Mausberg — Shut Up
  • "I'm showin that this is, fact and not fictitious"
    Raw Fusion — Rockin' to the P.M.

Usage tips for "fictitious"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "fictitious" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for fictitious to find words that pair well.

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