novelistic
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or characteristic of novels: "novelistic" describes something that pertains to, resembles, or is typical of a novel (a long fictional narrative).
- Having the qualities of a novel: This includes features such as a developed plot, complex characters, or a narrative style.
Usage Examples
- (Her style resembles that of a novel.)
- (The film's narrative organization is typical of a novel.)
- (He used techniques common to novels.)
Advanced Usage
"Novelistic technique": a method or device used in writing novels, such as flashback, multiple perspectives, or interior monologue.
- The author employs novelistic techniques like shifting viewpoints to enrich the story. (The author uses methods typical of novel writing.)
"Novelistic ambition": the aspiration to create a work with the scope, depth, or complexity of a novel.
- The short story shows novelistic ambition, trying to cover a lifetime of events. (The story attempts to achieve the breadth of a novel.)
Variants and Related Words
Novel (n): a long fictional narrative.
- She read a novel about the French Revolution. (A book-length work of fiction.)
Novelist (n): a person who writes novels.
- The novelist spent years researching her historical novel. (The author of novels.)
Novelistically (adv): in a manner characteristic of a novel.
- He described the events novelistically, with a focus on personal drama. (In a way typical of a novel.)
Synonyms
- Fictional: relating to or characteristic of fiction.
- Narrative: relating to the telling of a story.
- Epic (in a broad sense): having the scale or ambition of a long narrative.
Related Idioms
"Read like a novel": to be engaging or structured like a novel.
- The documentary reads like a novel, with twists and turns. (It is compelling and narrative-driven.)
"Novelistic flair": a natural talent for writing in a style resembling novels.
- Her report had a novelistic flair, making dry facts come alive. (Her writing had the engaging quality of a novel.)