Narrative Definition & Meaning
narrative
- adjective
- consisting of or characterized by the telling of a story; "narrative poetry"
- noun
- a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program; "his narrative was interesting"; "Disney's stories entertain adults as well as children"
"Narrative" in song lyrics
See how narrative is used in real songs:
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"Be careful when my voice is a buzzing narrative"
Athletic Mic League f/ One Man Army — Lyrictricity -
"Another generation rewriting the master narrative"
Blue Scholars — Selfportrait -
"Contemporary characters left out the narrative"
Pegz — The Fight
Words that rhyme with narrative
Usage tips for "narrative"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "narrative" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for narrative to find words that pair well.
Use "narrative" in a verse
Now that you know what "narrative" means, try using it in your own lyrics:
Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does narrative mean?
- consisting of or characterized by the telling of a story; "narrative poetry" a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program; "his narrative was interesting"; "Disney's stories entertain adults as well as children"
- What part of speech is narrative?
- Narrative is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does narrative have?
- Narrative has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).