psychological novel
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of psychological novel
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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The issue, which this event may bring into focus, is that for generations, the greatest tournaments had distinct identities and tested different physical and psychological skill sets.
From Washington Post • Jun. 17, 2017
He handled four American Presidents with consummate psychological skill.
From Time Magazine Archive
They are presented, in their mutual oppositions, with considerable psychological skill.
From Time Magazine Archive
In his series of "Happy Thoughts" du Maurier followed the course of the sort of rapid thought that precedes a tactful reply with real psychological skill.
From George Du Maurier, the Satirist of the Victorians by Wood, T. Martin
Cromwell's final relinquishment of the kingly idea, with the preliminary stages which led up to his resolution, were delineated with subtle power and psychological skill.
From Victor Hugo: His Life and Works by Smith, G. Barnett
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