Synonyms of historical

historical

adjective

hi-ˈstȯr-i-kəl 

as in factual

restricted to or based on fact

a historical novel that tells the story of Hannibal's crossing of the Alps through the eyes of a young boy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• factual
• literal
• documentary
• true
• nonfictional
• objective
• actual
• real
• matter-of-fact
• authentic
• reliable
• documented
• simple
• genuine
• hard
• bona fide
• verifiable
• demonstrable
• sustainable
• indisputable
• established
• right
• irrefutable
• unquestionable
• undeniable
• provable
• certain
• incontestable
• incontrovertible
• plain
• undoubted
• supportable
• confirmable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fictional
• theoretical
• fictitious
• nonhistorical
• speculative
• hypothetical
• unhistorical
• fictionalized
• mythical
• imaginary
• apocryphal
• legendary
• undocumented
• fanciful
• nonfactual
• nondocumentary
• unauthentic
• fantastic
• invented
• fabulous
• exaggerated
• make-believe
• chimerical
• imagined
• pretend
• embroidered
• unsupportable
• made-up
• insupportable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of historical

Leo spoke about his family’s historical links to the transatlantic slave trade on Wednesday in response to a reporter’s question about his American heritage. — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

This high-pile wool option from Nate Berkus leans quite modern, but the swirling frame gives it a historical flair that could suit an eclectic aesthetic. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 July 2026

No amount of historical context can soothe a devastated parent’s pain. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026

The film weaves together a complex narrative of New York City history and, in parts, is genuinely revelatory in its historical findings. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 July 2026