Fictitious Character (Noun)
Meaning
An imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story); "she is the main character in the novel".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Sherlock Holmes is one of the most iconic fictitious characters in literary history.
- In the play, the actor brought the fictitious character of Romeo to life with his convincing portrayal.
- The novel features a complex and intriguing fictitious character that captures the reader's imagination.
- She spent hours creating a detailed backstory for her fictitious character before beginning to write the screenplay.
- The movie's protagonist is a fictitious character inspired by a combination of historical figures and mythological beings.