Definitions for LITERARY
ˈlɪt əˌrɛr ilit·er·a·ry

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. literaryadjective

   of or relating to or characteristic of literature

   "literary criticism"

2. literaryadjective

   knowledgeable about literature

   "a literary style"

3. literaryadjective

   appropriate to literature rather than everyday speech or writing

   "when trying to impress someone she spoke in an affected literary style"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. literaryadjective

   Relating to literature.

2. literaryadjective

   Relating to writers, or the profession of literature.

3. literaryadjective

   Knowledgeable of literature or writing.

4. literaryadjective

   Appropriate to literature rather than everyday writing.

5. literaryadjective

   Bookish.

6. Etymology: From littéraire.

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1. literary

   Literature is any collection of written work, but it is also used more narrowly for writings specifically considered to be an art form, especially prose fiction, drama, and poetry. In recent centuries, the definition has expanded to include oral literature, much of which has been transcribed. Literature is a method of recording, preserving, and transmitting knowledge and entertainment, and can also have a social, psychological, spiritual, or political role. Literature, as an art form, can also include works in various non-fiction genres, such as biography, diaries, memoir, letters, and essays. Within its broad definition, literature includes non-fictional books, articles or other printed information on a particular subject.Etymologically, the term derives from Latin literatura/litteraturacode: lat promoted to code: la "learning, a writing, grammar," originally "writing formed with letters," from litera/litteracode: lat promoted to code: la "letter". In spite of this, the term has also been applied to spoken or sung texts. Developments in print technology have allowed an ever-growing distribution and proliferation of written works, which now includes electronic literature. Literature is classified according to whether it is poetry, prose or drama, and such works are often further categorized according to historical period, adherence to certain aesthetic features, or genre.

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1. literary

   Literary refers to anything related to literature, such as written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit. It can also refer to the writing or the study of books, and involve matters connected with letters or scholarly pursuits. Additionally, in a more specific context, "literary" can refer to a particular writing style that may be marked by complex and intricate patterns, often aimed at producing aesthetically pleasing qualities.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Literaryadjective

   of or pertaining to letters or literature; pertaining to learning or learned men; as, literary fame; a literary history; literary conversation

2. Literaryadjective

   versed in, or acquainted with, literature; occupied with literature as a profession; connected with literature or with men of letters; as, a literary man

3. Etymology: [L. litterarius, literarius, fr. littera, litera, a letter: cf. F. littraire. See Letter.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Literary

   lit′ėr-ar-i, adj. belonging to letters or learning: skilled in learning.—n. Lit′eracy, state of being literate:—opp. to Illiteracy.—adj. Lit′erāte, acquainted with letters of learning: learned.—n. one educated, but not having taken a university degree, esp. a candidate for holy orders who has not been at a university.—n.pl. Literā′tī, men of letters, the learned (sing. forms, Literā′tus, Literä′to).—adv. Literā′tim, letter for letter: without the change of a letter.—n. Literā′tor, a dabbler in learning: a man of letters, a literary man—sometimes in the French form Littérateur.—adj. Lit′erose, distinctively literary.—n. Literos′ity. [L. literarius.]

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'LITERARY' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2886

2. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'LITERARY' in Adjectives Frequency: #402

Anagrams for LITERARY »

1. trilayer

2. trailery

How to pronounce LITERARY?

1. Alex

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of LITERARY in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of LITERARY in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of LITERARY in a Sentence

1. Henry James:

   The face of nature and civilization in this our country is to a certain point a very sufficient literary field. But it will yield its secrets only to a really grasping imagination. To write well and worthily of American things one need even more than elsewhere to be a master.

2. Sarah Holding:

   Coined by climate activist Dan Bloom to capture an emergent literary genre dealing with life on Earth after it’s been ravaged by climate change, this [cli-fi] is fast becoming the most exciting and challenging subject area driving YA literature.

3. Don Felder:

   I think Don Henley is a brilliant contemporary rock writer. He would have been a fabulous poet if he weren't a musician. He was a literary major, and not only that - he's gifted with a brilliant voice. To me, Don could sing the New York City Yellow Pages and I'd buy it. I just love the sound of his voice.

4. Armando Iannucci:

   I wanted to make something positive ... First of all I wanted to do a film for all generations ... because it is about a life lived, there's so much of a debate at the moment about what Britain is and what Britain is not and how it's excluding and how it's isolating itself. I wanted to celebrate what I feel Britain is, which is something much more lively and vibrant and cheery - the comedy heritage, the literary heritage, the variety, the arts.

5. Harold Bloom:

   I realized early on that the academy and the literary world alike-and I don't think there really is a distinction between the two-are always dominated by fools, knaves, charlatans and bureaucrats. And that being the case, any human being, male or female, of whatever status, who has a voice of her or his own, is not going to be liked.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=LITERARY
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Literary
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Literary
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/LITERARY
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=LITERARY