O
AI-generated image

omniscient

/ɔmˈnɪʃənt/ adjective · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does omniscient mean?

adjective

Having or seeming to have infinite or complete knowledge; all-knowing. Often used to describe a narrator or author who has complete knowledge of the story.

Example

"The omniscient narrator in the novel knew everything that was going to happen, making the plot twist predictable."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Words that share this root

What's another word for omniscient?

What's the opposite of omniscient?

Rhymes with omniscient