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literary
[ lit-uh-rer-ee ]
adjective
- pertaining to or of the nature of books and writings, especially those classed as literature:
literary history.
- pertaining to authorship:
literary style.
- versed in or acquainted with literature; well-read.
- engaged in or having the profession of literature or writing:
a literary man.
- characterized by an excessive or affected display of learning; stilted; pedantic.
- preferring books to actual experience; bookish.
literary
/ ˈlɪtrərɪ; ˈlɪtərərɪ /
adjective
- of, relating to, concerned with, or characteristic of literature or scholarly writing
a literary style
a literary discussion
- versed in or knowledgeable about literature
a literary man
- (of a word) formal; not colloquial
Usage Note
Derived Forms
- ˈٱԱ, noun
- ˈٱ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- İ·i· adverb
- İ·i·Ա noun
- non·İ·i· adverb
- non·İ·i··ness noun
- non·İ·i·Ա noun
- ԴDz·İ·y adjective
- over·İ·i· adverb
- over·İ·i·Ա noun
- v·İ·y adjective
- ·İ·y adjective
- d·İ·y adjective
- ܲȴ-İ·y adjective
- ܲ·İ·y adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of literary1
Example Sentences
Twain’s literary life, though, has as many ups and downs as that river’s tides; expect to be enthralled.
The artwork was originally bought by Mr Wallace, the Manchester Guardian's literary editor, who used it to mark Manchester Civic Week, celebrating the city's industrial success.
The prizes recognize outstanding literary achievements and celebrate the highest quality of writing from authors at all stages of their careers.
It was a night of literary excellence at the 45th Los Angeles Times Book Prizes ceremony Friday night at USC’s Bovard Auditorium.
"Bradford has produced some amazing artists, literary artists, visual artists, contemporary artists," she told Radio 4.
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