literary
Meaning
The term "literary" refers to anything related to literature, especially in terms of its artistic or intellectual qualities.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "literary" with "literature," where the former describes attributes and the latter refers to the body of written works.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
Thursday
morning
,
I
go
to
the
small
cafe
on
Elm
Street
to
read
and
take
notes
.
I
am
preparing
for
a
literary
discussion
at
the
community
center
,
so
I
choose
passages
that
show
the
author's
style
.
While
I
drink
coffee
,
I
mark
sentences
that
seem
important
and
write
short
comments
in
the
margins
.
If
I
find
a
line
that
surprises
me
,
I
read
it
aloud
to
check
the
rhythm
and
meaning
.
This
routine
helps
me
speak
more
clearly
in
the
group
and
enjoy
books
more
.
Common Phrases
literary analysis
literary device
literary genre
Synonyms
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