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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
- 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 Opposite
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LITERARY definition: 1. relating to literature (= written artistic works, especially those with a high and lasting…. Learn more.
The meaning of LITERARY is of, relating to, or having the characteristics of humane learning or literature. How to use literary in a sentence.
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.
Jul 15, 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.
Literary means concerned with or connected with the writing, study, or appreciation of literature. Her literary criticism focuses on the way great literature suggests ideas. She's the literary editor of the 'Sunday Review'.
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.
LITERARY meaning: 1 : of or relating to literature; 2 : used in literature.
Definition of literary adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
literature. noun. lit· er· a· ture ˈli-tə-rə-ˌchu̇r. ˈli-trə-ˌchu̇r, ˈli-tər-ˌchu̇r, ˈli-tə-, -chər, -ˌtyu̇r. -ˌtu̇r. 1. a (1) : writings in prose or verse. especially : writings having excellence of form or expression and expressing ideas of permanent or universal interest. literature stands related to man as science stands to nature J. H. Newman.
Of a person or group: engaged in the writing or critical appreciation of works of literature; having a thorough knowledge of literature; spec. engaged in literature as a profession; cf. literary agent n., literary editor n.
