ficcionalmente

[fik-si-o-nal-MEN-te]
adverb
fictionally
1. in a manner that is based on or presented as fiction; not in reality
The character was ficcionalmente portrayed as a hero, but in real life he was quite ordinary.
O personagem foi ficcionalmente retratado como um herói, mas na vida real era bastante ordinário.
2. in the context or style of a fictional narrative
The events described in the novel are ficcionalmente constructed to create a compelling story.
Os eventos descritos no romance são ficcionalmente construídos para criar uma história envolvente.
This adverb is primarily used in literary, academic, and media contexts in Brazil and Portugal. It is commonly found in book reviews, film criticism, and discussions about storytelling and narrative techniques. The term emphasizes the distinction between what is presented as a story versus historical or factual reality.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
imaginariamenteficticiamenteliterariamentenarrativamente
Antonyms / Antônimos
realmentefactualmenteverdadeiramentehistoricamente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ficcionalmente
standard usage in literature and academic contexts
Portugal
ficcionalmente
same usage, though 'ficticiamente' may be more common in some contexts

Related Words

ficçãoficcionalfictícioimaginárionarrativa

Related Idioms & Phrases

ficcionalmente falando (speaking fictionally)
de forma ficcional (in a fictional manner)
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