Englanti

literary

gb/lˈɪtɚˌɛɹi/ us/lˈɪtɚˌɛɹi/
B2 Englanti
~ 2500
Merkitykset
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adjective B2 property
1

related to literature

About books, writing, or stories that are thought to have artistic value.

Käyttömalli: [something] is literary
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'literary' with 'literal'; 'literary' refers to literature, while 'literal' means exact without exaggeration.
Synonyymit
bookish (Suggests a strong interest in books or literature, sometimes overly so.) | artistic (Broader; relates to art in general, not just literature.)
Antonyymit
nonliterary (Refers to works or content not related to literature.)
Kollokaatiot
literary works |literary style |literary criticism |literary tradition
Teemat
books |arts |education |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
  • She won an award for her outstanding literary achievements.
  • The novel is full of literary references to Shakespeare.
  • He has a deep appreciation for literary style.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • She writes literary books.
  • This is a literary story.
  • He likes literary art.
adjective formal C1 property
2

having a literary style

Using words and style like in literature, not like in normal speaking.

Käyttömalli: [something] has a literary style
Tyypillinen virhe:
Some learners think 'literary' only means 'about books', but it can also mean 'written in a book-like style'.
Synonyymit
eloquent (Stylish and fluent in expression, but not necessarily literary in the artistic sense.) | poetic (Having qualities of poetry; often more emotional or lyrical than 'literary'.)
Antonyymit
colloquial (Informal and conversational in style; opposite of formal literary style.)
Kollokaatiot
literary language |literary tone |literary devices
Teemat
writing |arts |communication |arts_entertainment |education
Esimerkit
  • The essay was written in a highly literary style.
  • Her speech had a literary tone that impressed the audience.
  • He prefers simple writing over overly literary prose.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • The letter has a literary tone.
  • This poem uses literary language.
  • He writes in a literary way.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
literary
IPA
GB/lˈɪtɚˌɛɹi/
US/lˈɪtɚˌɛɹi/
Tavut ja painotus
lit - er - ary (3 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (lit)
Taivutusmuodot
Adjective
  • Base: literary
Sanaperhe
Core family
literature noun B1
Related words
literate adjective literacy noun B1 literal adjective B2 literally adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
non-literary adjective illiterate adjective illiteracy noun
Ilmaukset

literary criticism

1
/lˈɪtɚˌɛɹi kɹˈɪtɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase formal

study and evaluation of literature

The study and judgment of books and other writing as art.

Esimerkit
  • She teaches a course on modern literary criticism.
  • Literary criticism helps readers understand deeper meanings in texts.

literary device

1
/lˈɪtɚˌɛɹi dɪvˈaɪs/
fixed phrase

writing technique for effect

A tool writers use to make their writing more interesting or powerful.

Esimerkit
  • Metaphor is a common literary device.
  • Authors often use many literary devices to create mood.

literary genre

1
/lˈɪtɚˌɛɹi ʒˈɑnɹə/
fixed phrase

category of literature

A type of writing, like poetry, novel, or drama.

Esimerkit
  • Romance is a popular literary genre.
  • The book belongs to the science fiction literary genre.

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