Synonyms for

Narrative

Verb / ˈnærʌtɪv / / ˈnerʌtɪv / Another word for narrative — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a story or account of events, experiences, or the like, whether true or fictitious

Synonyms & similar words

narration tale story story tale account chronicle history recital narration description report version exposition commentary telling yarn saga legend myth fable fiction novel

Synonyms by register

Formal

account discourse exposition recitation

Informal

story tale yarn spiel

Literary

saga chronicle epic

Antonyms

fact history nonfiction report account chronicle

Common collocations

  • narrative arc
  • narrative structure
  • personal narrative
  • narrative thread
  • narrative voice
  • compelling narrative
  • oral narrative
  • narrative perspective

Word family

noun narrative
verb narrate
adjective narrative
adverb narratively

Usage note

While 'narrative' can refer to any account of events, it often implies a structured or coherent story, especially in academic or literary contexts. Avoid using it for simple factual reporting unless it's presented in a storytelling format.

Example sentences

  1. The movie tells a compelling narrative about a group of friends on a road trip.
  2. Her narrative of the accident was very detailed.
  3. The journalists narrative of the war was published in a national newspaper.
  4. The teacher asked the students to write a narrative about their summer vacation.
  5. The books narrative was so engaging that I couldnt put it down.

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