novelty (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈnɒvəlti/

Definition

The quality of being new, original, or unusual.

Examples

• The novelty of the situation soon wore off.

• She enjoyed the novelty of a weekend away from home.

• The product's main appeal was its novelty.

How to Use novelty

novelty of (prepositional phrase)

The quality of being new or unusual in a particular situation or thing. — "The novelty of the experiment made it exciting."

wear off (phrasal verb)

To gradually disappear or become less strong. — "The novelty of the new job wore off after a few months."

Synonyms of novelty

Words with a similar meaning to novelty:

• newness
• originality
• uniqueness
• innovation

Antonyms of novelty

Words with the opposite meaning to novelty:

• familiarity
• commonness
• routine

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