novel

Definitions

A fictitious prose narrative of book length, typically representing character and action with some degree of realism.

New or unusual in an interesting way.

Examples

She spent the entire weekend reading a gripping mystery novel.

The scientist proposed a novel approach to solving the complex environmental problem.

Synonyms

original innovative fresh unconventional new inventive unique

Antonyms

trite banal conventional hackneyed stale commonplace outdated