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1. literary
adjective. ['ˈlɪtɝˌɛri'] appropriate to literature rather than everyday speech or writing.
Antonyms
Etymology
- littéraire (French)
- litterarius (Latin)
Rhymes with Literary
- actuary
- ancillary
- apothecary
- arbitrary
- arbitrary
- aviary
- budgetary
- contemporary
- customary
- deflationary
- dictionary
- dietary
- dignitary
- disciplinary
- discretionary
- disinflationary
- dispensary
- diversionary
- diversionary
- dromedary
Sentences with literary
1. Adjective
Understanding this literary device will help improve critical reading comprehension and writing skills.
Quotes about literary
1. In my first story, 'Mr. Mysterious & Company'... I was asked to take out some of the humor because editors were afraid reviewers would dismiss the book as a joke. Today, humor is enjoyed and no longer regarded as literary brummagem.
- Sid Fleischman
2. Reading 'Youth in Revolt' might have ruined my career because suddenly I wanted to abandon all the emotional truth of something and just go out far on a literary limb with completely implausible things that relied completely on voice and humor. And what saved me is realizing that I couldn't do that very well.
- Rob Thomas
3. Sometimes I wonder if there's something wrong with me. Perhaps I've spent too long in the company of my literary romantic heroes, and consequently my ideals and expectations are far too high.
- E.L. James, Fifty Shades of Grey
2. literary
adjective. ['ˈlɪtɝˌɛri'] knowledgeable about literature.
Antonyms
Etymology
- littéraire (French)
- litterarius (Latin)