adverb
- in a manner that is false, invented, or not genuine; in a way that is made up or imaginary
Examples
- The author fictitiously named the characters after people from her hometown.
- He fictitiously claimed to have won the lottery to impress his friends.
- The company fictitiously reported higher profits than it actually earned.
- She fictitiously described her vacation as more luxurious than it really was.
- The witness fictitiously testified about events he had not witnessed.