Synonyms for

Novels

Verb / ˈnɑ:vʌlz / Another word for novels — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a book-length fictional story that typically depicts realistic characters and situations

Synonyms & similar words

novel stories fiction tales narratives romances adventures sagas epics chronicles prose fables myths legends anecdotes accounts histories memoirs autobiographies biographies novellas

Synonyms by register

Formal

innovative original unconventional ingenious

Informal

newfangled cutting-edge state-of-the-art

Literary

unusual singular unique

Antonyms

new original fresh unfamiliar unprecedented novelty

Common collocations

  • novel approach
  • novel idea
  • novel concept
  • novel solution
  • novel disease
  • novel drug
  • novel feature

Word family

noun novelty
adjective novel

Usage note

While 'novel' can mean 'new' or 'original', it is often used in academic or scientific contexts to describe something that has not been encountered before. Be mindful of the register when using it to avoid sounding overly formal in casual conversation.

Example sentences

  1. I borrowed three novels from the library yesterday.
  2. She writes novels for a living.
  3. Reading novels can improve your vocabulary and comprehension skills.
  4. I prefer historical novels over science fiction.
  5. He has a collection of over 500 novels in his home library.

Quotes

  • A good novel tells us the truth about its hero; but a bad novel tells us the truth about its author. - G.K. Chesterton
  • A book is a dream that you hold in your hand. - Neil Gaiman
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs

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