graphic novel

noun
UK: /ˌɡræf.ɪk ˈnɒv.əl/
US: /ˌɡræf.ɪk ˈnɑː.vəl/

  1. A type of book that tells a story using pictures and words, similar to a comic book but longer and more complex.

    1. I read a graphic novel about superheroes.
    2. The library has a wide selection of the graphic novel for young adults and older.

  2. A book-length narrative presented in sequential art panels; essentially, a comic book in a novel format.

    1. She borrowed a graphic novel from her friend.
    2. His latest project is adapting a classic novel into a graphic novel format.
graphic novel adjective

  1. Describing a novel that uses sequential art and narrative to tell a story.

    1. It's a graphic novel adaptation.
    2. The museum displayed graphic novel art from various cultures and time periods.
graphic novel transitive-verb

  1. To adapt a story into a graphic novel format.

    1. We graphic novel the book next year.
    2. The author decided to graphic novel their memoir, making it accessible to more readers.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "graphic novel" in English means: A type of book that tells a story using pictures and words, similar to a comic book but longer and more complex., A book-length narrative presented in sequential art panels; essentially, a comic book in a novel format..

The phonetic transcription of "graphic novel" is /ˌɡræf.ɪk ˈnɒv.əl/ in British English and /ˌɡræf.ɪk ˈnɑː.vəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "graphic novel": "I read a graphic novel about superheroes.". More examples on the page.