/nɔvɛl/ (nô-vell)

Definitions

1. noun

A short novel or a short story, especially one that is elaborate and complex in plot or character development.

“The author’s novelle was a critically acclaimed work of literary fiction.”

2. noun

A type of short story or novella, especially one that originated in 19th-century France and is characterized by a complex plot and a focus on the inner lives of the characters.

“The 19th-century French writer was a master of the novelle genre.”

3. adjective

Describing a short story or novella that is elaborate and complex in plot or character development.

“The novelle style of storytelling is a hallmark of this author’s work.”