literary
/ˈlɪt.(ə.)ɹə.ɹi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Relating to literature.
Adjective
Examples
literary fame
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Relating to writers, or the profession of literature.
Adjective
Examples
a literary man
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “literary” mean?
Relating to literature.
Is “literary” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.