Definition of "narrative" in English

adjective

1. Telling a story.

2. Overly talkative; garrulous.

3. Of or relating to narration.

   • the narrative thrust of a film

noun

1. The systematic recitation of an event or series of events.

2. That which is narrated.

3. A representation of an event or story in a way to promote a certain point of view.

   • changing, controlling the narrative

4. (creative writing) A manner of conveying a story, fictional or otherwise, in a body of work.

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