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单词 literary
释义

literary

adjective

lit·​er·​ary ˈli-tə-ˌrer-ē How to pronounce literary (audio)
1
a
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of humane learning or literature
a literary education
a literary institution
b
: bookish sense 2
an essay written in a very literary style
c
: of or relating to books
a literary agent
a literary manuscript
2
a
: well-read
he is literary, given to quoting to himself rather long stretches of remembered lines F. J. Hoffman
b
: of or relating to authors or scholars or to their professions
her literary biographies
literarily
ˌli-tə-ˈrer-ə-lē How to pronounce literary (audio)
adverb
literariness
ˈli-tə-ˌrer-ē-nəs How to pronounce literary (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • bookish
  • erudite
  • learned
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Example Sentences

Do his books have any literary merit? Mystery fiction is only one of many literary forms. an essay written in a very literary style The author uses many literary devices in his work. He entered the literary world right out of college. She hired a literary agent. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Bailey got on their radar through literary agent Liza Fleissig, who’s known for having a good eye for thrillers. Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 2 Sep. 2022 When literary agent and author Miranda Barnes returns to her hometown of Bard's Rest with the goal of finishing her novel, she's sucked into directing a production of Twelfth Night for the town's annual Shakespeare festival. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 30 Aug. 2022 She was put in contact with a literary agent, but made no major decisions until later. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 29 Aug. 2022 Rushdie's condition has improved, and, according to his literary agent, he has been removed from a ventilator. Hillel Italie, ajc, 19 Aug. 2022 Some might say, that is the complete opposite of fashionable in its literary form. Paul Westall, Forbes, 19 July 2022 Also known as LitLit, the two-day event is a celebration of West Coast indie booksellers and publishers that will feature dozens of authors, artists, community organizers, local presses and literary arts organizations. Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2022 Of the 77 literary arts organizations awarded grants, five are based in New England. BostonGlobe.com, 26 May 2022 MAKE Literary Productions; $10,000 for literary arts. Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

literary

adjective

lit·​er·​ary ˈli-tə-ˌrer-ē How to pronounce literary (audio)
: of or relating to literature

literary

adjective

as in learned
suggestive of the vocabulary used in books the novel's dialogue is a little too literary in flavor to be entirely convincing

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • learned
  • academic
  • intellectual
  • bookish
  • scholastic
  • erudite
  • academical
  • educated
  • formal
  • belletristic
  • schooled
  • highbrow
  • donnish
  • inkhorn
  • pedantic
  • eloquent
  • elevated
  • stately
  • belle-lettristic
  • flowery
  • declamatory
  • majestic
  • bombastic
  • highbrowed
  • hifalutin
  • grandiloquent
  • towering
  • pompous
  • florid
  • highfalutin
  • lofty
  • high-flown
  • stilted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • nonliterary
  • colloquial
  • conversational
  • informal
  • familiar
  • chatty
  • unbookish
  • slangy
  • illiterate
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