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novella Synonyms

Another word for novella

Choosing another word for novella depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A work of narrative prose fiction that is longer and more complex than a short story, yet shorter and more focused than a full-length novel.

Usage Example

"The literature syllabus includes Ernest Hemingway's classic short novel about an aging fisherman."

Strongest
short novel
Strong
novelette

• noun (Context 2)

In Italian and early European literature, a short, realistic prose tale often featuring a satirical, moral, or humorous twist, as popularized by Boccaccio's 'Decameron'.

Usage Example

"Many Elizabethan playwrights adapted plots directly from translated collections of the Italian tale."

Strong
tale
Weak
story

• Nearby Words

novelistic
novelization
novelize
novella
novelty
novice
novo

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Novella. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/novella
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