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literary

Pronunciation: [ˈlɪt.ər.ɛr.i]

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Learn how to use literary in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “art & literature”

(adjective) related to written works, especially books and poems. If something is literary, it has to do with the art of writing and storytelling.

Example

She loves reading literary novels because they have deep characters and interesting plots.

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The comic book series is not considered literary, as it's more focused on pictures and action.

Example

What are some of your favorite literary genres to read?

Context: “education”

(adjective) describing something that is serious or formal about literature. This means it often follows rules and traditions of writing, like essays or academic texts.

Example

His literary essay received high praise from the teacher for its thorough analysis.

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Her story was fun, but it lacked the literary style expected in school assignments.

Example

Which authors do you think write in a truly literary style?

How to pronounce literary

Pronunciation: [ˈlɪt.ər.ɛr.i]

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