Narrative

Quick meaning: Narrative is an adjective meaning Telling a story.

Meaning

Telling a story.

More Meanings

1. Overly talkative; garrulous.
2. Of or relating to narration.
3. The systematic recitation of an event or series of events.
4. That which is narrated.
5. A representation of an event or story in a way to promote a certain point of view.
6. (creative writing) A manner of conveying a story, fictional or otherwise, in a body of work.

Example Sentences

the narrative thrust of a film

changing, controlling the narrative

But wise through time, and narrative with age.

The plot is full of holes, but the narrative is extremely compelling.

Word Forms

• narratives

Synonyms for narrative

Depending on context, synonyms include recital, yarn, tale, story, narration, communicative.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include narration, story, recital, communicatory, tale, communicative.

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