Sign in
Enter the word for search

literati

UK
/ˌlɪtəˈrɑːti/
US
/ˌlɪtəˈrɑːti/

Translations

literatinoun
literati
pl
The literati of the 19th century greatly influenced modern literature.
Литераторы 19 века сильно повлияли на современную литературу.
The salon was a gathering place for the city's literati and artists.
Салон был местом встречи городской интеллигенции и художников.
Additional translations
литературоведы
знатоки литературы
учёные
Synonyms
scholars
book lovers
writers
literary figures
academics
intellectuals
literatiadjective
UK
/ˌlɪtəˈrɑːti/
US
/ˌlɪtəˈrɑːti/
Used attributively in phrases such as "literati circles" or "literati painting".
Synonyms
literate
cultured
highbrow
academic
intellectual
bookish
erudite
learned
scholarly
literary

Definitions

literatinoun
A group of educated people who are interested in literature.
The literary festival was attended by the city's literati, eager to discuss the latest novels.
Intellectuals or those with a scholarly interest in literature and the arts.
The salon was a gathering place for the literati, where they exchanged ideas and debated philosophical topics.
literatiadjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or produced by educated or literary intellectuals.
The exhibit showcased works from the literati tradition of Chinese art.
OverviewPhrasesExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries