Antonyms for storytelling

Grammar : Noun

Spell : stawr-ee-tel-ing, stohr-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈstɔr iˌtɛl ɪŋ, ˈstoʊr-

Definition of storytelling

Origin : 1709, from story (n.1) + present participle of tell (v.). Related: Storyteller (1709).

As in narration : noun description, reading
As in fiction : noun made-up story

Example sentences :

John Lyly was ingenious; he combined good advice and storytelling.
Extract from : « The Bibliotaph » by Leon H. Vincent

"Yes," struck in Mrs. Protherick, eager to have a share in the storytelling.
Extract from : « For the Term of His Natural Life » by Marcus Clarke

In the theatre, as in storytelling, he was not unready to work to bouts-rimés.
Extract from : « Oscar Wilde » by Arthur Ransome

The forest passion for storytelling had in no way decreased.
Extract from : « Lincoln » by Nathaniel Wright Stephenson

This bar-room used to be famous for drinking and storytelling, and sometimes fighting, in old times.
Extract from : « Elsie Venner » by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

Cosmas had undoubtedly repeated his account many times, polishing his storytelling skills a little more with each occasion.
Extract from : « The Saracen: Land of the Infidel » by Robert Shea

Retold with freshness and simplicity, these ancient tales are not only fun to read but also welcome new material for storytelling.
Extract from : « The Laughing Prince » by Parker Fillmore

Dumb Crambo was made to yield its ultimate rhymes, and the storytelling in Old Coach was of the richest.
Extract from : « Retrospect of Western Travel, Volume II (of 2) » by Harriet Martineau

With feasting and fighting, with dancing and storytelling, quarrelling and reconciliations, the assemblage spent a happy week.
Extract from : « Tropic Days » by E. J. Banfield

She had been talking all the afternoon, and had wound herself up to the storytelling pitch.
Extract from : « The Awakening and Selected Short Stories » by Kate Chopin

Synonyms for storytelling

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