What is another word for bestseller?

Pronunciation: [bɛstsˈɛlə] (IPA)

A bestseller is often referred to as a chart-topper and a blockbuster. It can also be called a chartbuster, a hit, or a top-seller. A commercially successful book can be described as a money-spinner or a cash cow. Some may refer to it as a must-read or a page-turner, while others may call it a phenomenon or a sensation. A book that has been widely read and loved can be called a crowd-pleaser, a fan-favorite or a classic. Popular bestsellers may also be described as trend-setters or game-changers, while literary classics that have stood the test of time can be known as evergreens or timeless classics.

What are the hypernyms for Bestseller?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Bestselling book, Top seller, popular book, top-selling title.

What are the opposite words for bestseller?

Antonyms for the word "bestseller" include flop, failure, disaster, dud, unpopular, and unsuccessful. These words represent books that did not succeed commercially or critically. A flop is a book that did not perform well in terms of sales, while a failure suggests that the book did not meet the reader's expectations. A disaster describes a book that is severely criticized by reviewers and readers, and a dud is a book that falls flat with both. Unpopular and unsuccessful both suggest a lack of interest or appreciation for the book. These antonyms remind us that not every book can be a bestseller, but this does not mean that they are not worth reading.

What are the antonyms for Bestseller?

Famous quotes with Bestseller

  • Anyway, several rewrites later, Del Rey Books did publish my first novel, and it did become the first work of fiction on the New York Times trade paperback bestseller list.
    Terry Brooks
  • I was never confident about finishing a book, but friends encouraged me. When I finished my first book, it was accepted by a publisher right away and became an instant bestseller. One male critic called it the most shocking book he ever read.
    Jackie Collins
  • B is for bestseller.
    Mark Haddon
  • Jerry and I hoped that it would be a popular bestseller.
    Tim LaHaye
  • I've been bragging for over 25 years that my first New York Times bestseller was a book I copied from the U.S. Government Printing Office!
    Matthew Lesko

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