1. converted into or presented as fiction; based on real events but altered or embellished for narrative purposes

1. past tense and past participle of fictionize; to convert (a true story or real events) into fiction by adding invented details or altering facts
Usage: often used interchangeably with 'fictionalize'

Examples

• The fictionized account of the historical event included invented dialogue and composite characters.
• The author fictionized the true crime story to protect the identities of those involved.
• Many fictionized versions of famous biographies appear on television each year.
• She fictionized her grandmother's wartime experiences into a bestselling novel.
• The film was criticized for being too fictionized and straying far from the actual facts.
• Critics noted that the fictionized narrative sacrificed accuracy for dramatic effect.