Literary

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪtərˌɛriː/

Literary (adjective)

  1. Connected with books, writing, or studying literature.
  2. Using a style of writing that is formal and artistic.
  3. Connected with authors or the profession of writing.

Examples

  • She has a vast literary collection at home.
  • The library hosts a literary festival every year.

Common collocations: literary works, literary genre, literary criticism, literary style, literary tone

Synonyms of Literary

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Literary

  • — When contrasting written and spoken forms.