What is another word for fictitiously?

Pronunciation: [fɪktˈɪʃəsli] (IPA)

Fictitiously means "in a false or imaginary manner" and it is a useful word that can be used in creative writing, legal documents, or academic assignments. However, there may be situations when writers need to use a different word that conveys a similar meaning. Here are some synonyms for "fictitiously": falsely, spuriously, feignedly, fraudulently, counterfeitly, imaginarily, contrivedly, mistakenly, illusively, fabricatedly. These words can be used interchangeably with "fictitiously" to add variety and precision to one's writing. It's important to choose the appropriate synonym based on the context and register of the text.

What are the hypernyms for Fictitiously?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Fictitiously

An historical personage used fictitiously.
"A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)"
Mrs. Sutherland Orr
It is indeed somewhat stronger when we remember that the self-consciousness, with which we fictitiously endowed the lock, plays chief part in the very design and structure of man; that his self-knowledge, his moral and religious instincts, his desire and power of interpreting them, are all from the Author of his nature.
"The Faith of the Millions (2nd series)"
George Tyrrell
If that explanation of how the Jews of Prussia came to be renamed is correct, if it is true that they fictitiously registered themselves to gain certain advantages, it may possible be true that in America they refrain from registered themselves as Jews to fend off the damaging prejudices of the Christian customer.
"The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg and Other Stories"
Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) Last Updated: February 18, 2009

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