Synonyms of virtual
3 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for virtual is cyberreal. Other synonyms of virtual are de facto and virtuous. The opposite of virtual is actual.
Synonyms and similar words for virtual
adjectiveIn effect or essence, rather than in fact or reality; also, imitated, simulated.
- de factoIn actual use or existence, regardless of official or legal status.
adjectiveSynonym of virtuous (“full of virtue; having excellent moral character”).
- virtuousFull of virtue; having excellent moral character.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- cyberrealSynonym of virtual, existing on the internet (in cyberspace) but not in real life.
Opposite of virtual
Meaning of virtual
- adjective In effect or essence, rather than in fact or reality; also, imitated, simulated.
- adjective For practical purposes, though not technically; almost complete, very near.
- adjective Operating using a computer and/or online rather than physically present.
virtual in other languages
Questions about synonyms of virtual
- What is another word for virtual?
- Virtual has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as cyberreal, de facto and virtuous.
- What is the opposite of virtual?
- The opposite of virtual is actual. Other antonyms of virtual are real and true.
- What does virtual mean?
- Virtual means in effect or essence, rather than in fact or reality; also, imitated, simulated.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: virtual (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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