literary

CEFRC1

/ˈlɪt.(ə.)ɹə.ɹi/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Connected with books, writing, or the study of literature.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Knowledgeable of literature or writing.

Examples

  • A criticism of literary works this year is in the paper.

  • Many people, if not most, look on literary taste as an elegant accomplishment.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • [ˈɫɪɾ.əˌɹɛɹ.i]

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Relating to writers, or the profession of literature.

  2. Relating to literature.

  3. Appropriate to literature rather than everyday writing.

More examples

In context

  • a literary history

  • literary conversation

  • literary fame

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From French littéraire.