narrative

The word “narrative” has 3 syllables: nar-ra-tive.

It's pronounced as /ˈnær.ə.tɪv/.


What is synonym and antonym for narrative?

In the thesaurus, “narrative” has 17 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for narrative along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for narrative

  • account
  • anecdote
  • book
  • chronicle
  • chronology
  • description
  • detail
  • fiction
  • historical
  • history
  • narration
  • novella
  • plot
  • record
  • story
  • tale
  • version

Meanings of narrative

  • noun
    1. The systematic recitation of an event or series of events.
    2. That which is narrated.
    3. A representation of an event or story.
    4. (creative writing) A manner of conveying a story, fictional or otherwise, in a body of work.
  • adjective
    1. Telling a story.
    2. Overly talkative; garrulous.
    3. Of or relating to narration.

Example Sentences

  • The narrative of the novel unfolds through the eyes of multiple characters.
  • His paintings often depict scenes that evoke a powerful emotional narrative.
  • The documentary challenges the traditional narrative surrounding the historical event.
  • The politician's speech offered a compelling narrative of hope and unity.
  • In literature, the narrative structure can greatly impact the reader's engagement with the story.

On this page you'll find 17 synonyms or another words to narrative, such as: account, anecdote, book, chronicle, chronology, description, detail.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

ABCs

  • account
  • affidavit
  • allegation
  • alphabet
  • amount
  • announcement
  • article
  • assurance
  • authority
  • base
  • basis
  • bedrock
  • bottom line
  • catalog
  • characterization
  • charge
  • clue
  • comment
  • component
  • condition
  • confession
  • cornerstone
  • definition
  • depiction
  • description
  • design
  • detail
  • directory
  • effect
  • element
  • elemental
  • elements
  • essence
  • explanation
  • fact
  • factor
  • foundation
  • fundamental
  • grammar
  • groundwork
  • guidebook
  • handbook
  • history
  • information
  • infrastructure
  • justification
  • key
  • law
  • manual
  • meat
  • must
  • narration
  • narrative
  • part
  • philosophy
  • picture
  • plan
  • portrayal
  • precondition
  • preparation
  • prerequisite
  • presentation
  • principle
  • principles
  • proclamation
  • rationale
  • remark
  • report
  • requirement
  • requisite
  • rudimentary
  • schedule
  • sign
  • significance
  • sketch
  • statement
  • story
  • straightforward
  • strength
  • structure
  • stuff
  • subject
  • summary
  • support
  • syntax
  • tale
  • testimony
  • thing
  • underlying
  • version
  • word

narration

  • account
  • anecdote
  • chronology
  • history
  • narrative
  • record
  • story
  • tale
  • version
  • voice-over

narrations

paperback

tale


Word List