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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A subgenre of fantasy fiction involving a heroic quest and good triumphing over evil. uncountable

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or relating to this subgenre.

Antonyms

All antonyms

grimdark

Example

More examples

"We're a grimdark world telling noblebright stories about ourselves."

Etymology

From noble + bright, coined as an opposite of the older grimdark.

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