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   literary

   /ˈlɪt(ə)rəri/

   adjective

   • 1. concerning the writing, study, or content of literature, especially of the kind valued for quality of form: "the great literary works of the nineteenth century" Similar writtenpoeticartisticdramaticpublishedprintedin print
   • ▪ concerned with literature as a profession: "the newspaper's literary editor" Similar scholarlylearnedintellectualculturederuditebookishhighbrowstudiouscerebralletteredacademiccultivatedcivilizedwell readwidely readknowledgeableeducatedwell educatedinformal:brainyOpposite ill-educatedpopular
   • 2. (of language) associated with literary works or other formal writing; having a marked style intended to create a particular emotional effect: "the script was too literary" Similar formalwrittenpoeticdramaticdignifiedsolemnelaborateornateflowerypurpleOpposite informalcolloquialvernacular

   Word Origin early 17th century (in the sense ‘relating to learning’): from Latin litterarius, from littera (see letter).

   Derivatives

   • 1. literarily adverb
   • 2. literariness noun

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLITERARY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of literary as an adjective related to literature, writing style, or reading habits. See how to use literary in sentences and compare it with irony.

   • English (US)

     LITERARY meaning: 1. relating to literature (= written...

   • Znaczenie Literary, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     literary definicja: 1. relating to literature (= written...

   • Literary: Thai Translation

     literary translate: เกี่ยวกับการประพันธ์,...

   • Literary: Catalan Translation

     literary translate: literari. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Literary: Ukrainian Translation

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › literaryLiterary Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of literary as an adjective related to literature, books, or writing. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of literary.

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5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLITERARY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of literary as an adjective related to literature, writing, or language. Find synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, and usage examples of literary in sentences.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › literaryLITERARY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Literary definition: pertaining to or of the nature of books and writings, especially those classed as literature. See examples of LITERARY used in a sentence.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › literaryLiterary - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of literary. adjective. of or relating to or characteristic of literature. “ literary criticism” adjective. appropriate to literature rather than everyday speech or writing. “when trying to impress someone she spoke in an affected literary style” synonyms: formal.

8. www.britannica.com › art › literatureLiterature | Definition, Characteristics, Genres, Types, & Facts

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   May 22, 2024 · literature, a body of written works. The name has traditionally been applied to those imaginative works of poetry and prose distinguished by the intentions of their authors and the perceived aesthetic excellence of their execution.

9. www.dictionary.com › browse › literaryLITERARY Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   Literary definition: pertaining to or of the nature of books and writings, especially those classed as literature. See examples of LITERARY used in a sentence.