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literary

/ˈlɪt.ər.əri/

/ˈlɪt.ər.ɛr.i/

literaryadjective

more literary

Comp.

most literary

Super.

/ˈlɪt.ər.əri/

/ˈlɪt.ər.ɛr.i/

Translations

литературный

She has a literary style that captivates her readers.

У нее литературный стиль, который захватывает ее читателей.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

literarynoun

literaries

/ˈlɪt.ər.əri/

/ˈlɪt̬.əˌrɛr.i/

Rare usage meaning a person engaged in literary pursuits.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

man of letters