literary

The definition of literary is something connected to books or formal writing.

(adjective)

An example of literary used as an adjective is the phrase literary magazine, a magazine about writing.

See literary in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

1. of, having the nature of, or dealing with literature
2. of or having to do with books or writing: literary agents
characterized by the more formal, balanced, and polished language of literature rather than the informal language of speech
1. familiar with or versed in literature
2. making literature a profession

Origin: L litterarius < littera, letter

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See literary in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of, relating to, or dealing with literature: literary criticism.
Of or relating to writers or the profession of literature: literary circles.
Versed in or fond of literature or learning.
a. Appropriate to literature rather than everyday speech or writing.
b. Bookish; pedantic.

Origin:

Origin: Latin litterārius, of reading and writing

Origin: , from littera, lītera, letter; see letter

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