literary — concerning the writing, study, or content of literature, especially of the kind valued for quality of form
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: concerning the writing, study, or content of literature, especially of the kind valued for quality of form
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪtəˌreri/
Example Sentences
- His literary pretensions were obvious when he quoted obscure poetry during casual conversations.
- The professor's literary analysis turned a simple love poem into a 200-page dissertation.
- She joined a literary circle to discuss books and share her own creative writing.
literary
ADJECTIVE[/ˈlɪtəˌreri/]
concerning the writing, study, or content of literature, especially of the kind valued for quality of form
She lives a literary life surrounded by old novels and handwritten notes.
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Origin
The word derives from Latin litera, meaning 'letter' or 'character'. The suffix -ary (pertaining to) was added to form an adjective describing things related to or characteristic of written letters and their artistic use in literature.
Breakdown
litera (Latin: letter, character) + -ary (suffix: pertaining to, relating to)
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📝Examples
“His literary pretensions were obvious when he quoted obscure poetry during casual conversations.”
“The professor's literary analysis turned a simple love poem into a 200-page dissertation.”
“She joined a literary circle to discuss books and share her own creative writing.”
“The literary festival attracted writers and readers from around the world.”
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