Narrative

Meaning

relating to storytelling; descriptive; telling a story; recounting events

A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

Example Sentences

The narrative structure of the novel was quite complex.

The novel’s narrative explores themes of identity and freedom.

Example Expressions

control the narrative

Synonyms

storytelling, descriptive, recounting, relating, story, account, tale, chronicle, description

Entry 1

storytelling, descriptive, recounting, relating

Entry 2

story, account, tale, chronicle, description

Antonyms

non-narrative, expository, analytical, factual, silence, randomness

Entry 1

non-narrative, expository, analytical, factual

Entry 2

silence, randomness

Collocations

narrative structure, narrative voice, narrative style, personal narrative, political narrative

Entry 1

narrative structure, narrative voice, narrative style, personal narrative

Entry 2

narrative style, narrative voice, personal narrative, political narrative