literary (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈlɪtəreri/
Definition
Relating to or characteristic of literature, especially as an art form.
Examples
She is a scholar of literary criticism.
The book explores themes of identity and belonging in a literary way.
He has a deep appreciation for literary works.
How to Use literary
- literary criticism (collocation)
- The analysis and evaluation of literary works. — "The essay provided a deep dive into literary criticism of the novel."
- literary device (collocation)
- A technique used by writers to produce a specific effect. — "Metaphor is a common literary device used to create vivid imagery."
- literary merit (collocation)
- The quality of a literary work that makes it worthy of praise or study. — "The judges debated whether the poem possessed sufficient literary merit."
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