Fictionistic

/ˌfɪkʃəˈnɪstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of fiction or fictionists; having the qualities or style of made-up stories.

Etymology

From 'fictionist' plus the adjectival suffix '-ic', meaning 'of or relating to'. Creates an adjective describing something in the manner or style of a fictionist.

Kelly Says

This rare adjective describes a certain aesthetic—a 'fictionistic' approach to a true story adds exaggeration, dramatic timing, and narrative structure in ways that pure facts wouldn't.

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