Literary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlɪt.(ə.)ɹə.ɹi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Literary is an adjective meaning Relating to literature.
Meaning
Relating to literature.
More Meanings
- Relating to writers, or the profession of literature.
- Knowledgeable of literature or writing.
- Appropriate to literature rather than everyday writing.
- Bookish.
Example Sentences
literary fame
a literary man
a literary history
literary conversation
Synonyms for literary
Depending on context, synonyms include bookly, formal, literate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include literate, formal, literature, literacy, written, writing.
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