novel

/ˈnɒv(ə)l/adjective

Different from anything seen before, in a fresh and interesting way.

Example sentence

“The app takes a novel approach to learning languages through cooking recipes.”

The adjective and the book are historically the same word: both promised something new.

Featured as word of the day on May 19, 2026.

Related words

noveltySomething new and unusual, often interesting mainly because it has not been seen before.nourishTo give a person, animal, or plant the food or other things needed to live and grow.noxiousPoisonous or damaging, especially to health.notoriousFamous for a bad reason; well known for something people disapprove of.nuanceA very small difference in meaning, feeling, colour, or sound.notionAn idea or opinion about something, often one that is not fully formed.