imaginary
Translation
imaginary, fictional, unreal
Examples
My little brother has an imaginary friend.
My little brother has an imaginary friend.
The story is set in an imaginary world.
The story is set in an imaginary world.
Grammar Patterns
an imaginary ((noun)) a (noun) that is not real She described an imaginary place.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unreal, fictional, mythical; Antonyms: real, actual
Etymology
From the verb 'imagine' plus the suffix '-ary', meaning 'relating to'. So, 'relating to the imagination'.
Memory Tips
Something that exists only in your 'imagination' is 'imaginary'.