adjective

literary

literary, relating to literature

She won a famous literary prize.

She won a famous literary prize.

He is a well-known literary critic.

He is a well-known literary critic.

((a)) literary ((noun)) concerning the writing, study, or content of literature The book has great literary merit.

Synonyms: scholarly, artistic, bookish

From Latin 'litterarius', meaning 'concerning letters or learning'.

Connect it to 'literature' – anything related to books and writing.

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