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literary

UK
/ˈlɪt.ər.əri/
US
/ˈlɪt.ər.ɛr.i/

Translations

literaryadjective
more literary
Comp.
most literary
Super.
UK
/ˈlɪt.ər.əri/
US
/ˈlɪt.ər.ɛr.i/
She has a literary style that captivates her readers.
У нее литературный стиль, который захватывает ее читателей.
Synonyms
bookish
cultured
scholarly
fictional
narrative
poetic
artistic
written
literarynoun
literaries
pl
UK
/ˈlɪt.ər.əri/
US
/ˈlɪt̬.əˌrɛr.i/
Rare usage meaning a person engaged in literary pursuits.
Synonyms
writer
literature
letters
writings
belles-lettres
writing
littérateur
literati
man of letters
author

Definitions

literaryadjective
Of, relating to, or characteristic of literature or written works regarded as an art form.
The prize honors authors who demonstrate exceptional literary talent.
Knowledgeable about or engaged in literature; scholarly or bookish.
She enjoys spending evenings with her literary friends discussing new novels.
Having a style or register characteristic of formal written language rather than everyday speech.
His essays employ a highly literary diction that can be challenging for casual readers.
literarynoun
A person who is involved in literary pursuits, especially a writer or scholar.
A circle of young literaries gathered to critique each other's manuscripts.
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