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lit·er·ar·y

literary

 
 
pronunciation:
lI t reI ri
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: of or relating to literature or those who create or read literature.
She was elated that her poem was to be published in a literary magazine.Charles Dickens is one of England's most celebrated literary figures.The book lovers decided to create their own literary society and to invite noted authors to discuss their works at their monthly meetings.
definition 2: knowledgeable about literature.
similar words:
literate
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derivations: literarily (adv.), literariness (n.)
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