Cool MateMeaning of Literary
connected with literature
In simple words: Related to books and writing.
Literary in a sentence
- **literary criticism/theory**
- It was Chaucer who really turned English into a literary language.
- a literary man
- She was one of the great literary figures of her age.
How to use Literary
Used when discussing books, poetry, and writing styles. It is appropriate in both casual and academic settings but may be too formal in everyday conversation.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'literary' as 'literature + airy' — like being surrounded by books.
Related words
Collocations with Literary
- literary analysis
- literary device
- literary critic
- literary work
- literary genre
Opposites of Literary
- nonliterary
- nonfictional
- scientific
Common mistakes with Literary
- Confused with 'literal' vs 'literary'.
- Using 'literary' to describe non-writing related subjects.
- Incorrectly using 'literary' as a verb.
Literary appears in
Literary in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أدبي
له علاقة بالكتب والكتابة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সাহিত্যিক
বই এবং লেখালেখি সম্পর্কিত।
- GermanDeutsch
Literarisch
Hat mit Büchern und Schreiben zu tun.
- SpanishEspañol
Literario
Que tiene que ver con libros y escritura.
- Persianفارسی
ادبی
مربوط به کتابها و نوشتن.
- FrenchFrançais
Littéraire
Qui a rapport aux livres et à l'écriture.
- Hindiहिन्दी
साहित्यिक
किताबों और लेखन से संबंधित।
- ItalianItaliano
Letterario
Riguarda libri e scrittura.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Literário
Que tem a ver com livros e escrita.
- RussianРусский
литературный
Относится к книгам и письму.
- Urduاردو
ادبی
کتابوں اور لکھنے سے متعلق۔
- Chinese中文
文学的
跟书本和写作有关的。
More words like Literary
- Written
- Narrative
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Literary
What does Literary mean?
Related to books and writing.
What is the definition of Literary?
connected with literature
How do you use Literary in a sentence?
**literary criticism/theory**
Can you give another example of Literary?
It was Chaucer who really turned English into a literary language.
What are synonyms for Literary?
Common alternatives include written, bookish, poetic, narrative, fictional.
What is the opposite of Literary?
Opposite meanings include nonliterary, nonfictional, scientific.
What words go with Literary?
It commonly pairs with literary analysis, literary device, literary critic, literary work, literary genre.
What are common mistakes when using Literary?
Confused with 'literal' vs 'literary'. Using 'literary' to describe non-writing related subjects. Incorrectly using 'literary' as a verb.
How do you pronounce Literary?
US: /["/ˈlɪtəreri/"]/, UK: /["/ˈlɪtərəri/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Literary?
Used when discussing books, poetry, and writing styles. It is appropriate in both casual and academic settings but may be too formal in everyday conversation.
What CEFR level is Literary?
"Literary" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.