Antonym of NOVEL

formal
ancient
customary
traditional

The correct answer is: A. formal

A novel is a fictional prose narrative of book length, typically having a complex plot involving a number of characters and a more or less intricate structure. The word novel comes from the Italian word “novella”, which means “new”.

A formal text is one that is written in a serious and dignified style, typically using complex language and sentence structure. Formal texts are often used in academic or professional settings, where it is important to convey information in a clear and concise way.

The other options are not antonyms of novel.

  • Ancient means belonging to the distant past.
  • Customary means usual or traditional.
  • Traditional means relating to or characteristic of a particular culture or society.