How do you use "literary" in a sentence?

She studied literary criticism at university. The novel won several major literary awards. His writing style is very literary and poetic.

literary

Q: What does "literary" mean?

Relating to literature or the writing of books Literary refers to anything connected with literature, written works, or the activity of writing. It describes books, criticism, awards, and style. 'Literary fiction' typically refers to novels considered artistic or thoughtful, as opposed to genre fiction. Someone with good 'literary' skills writes in a sophisticated, elegant way.

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Meaning: Relating to literature or the writing of books

文学的

literario

文学の、文学的な

문학의, 문학적인

Literary refers to anything connected with literature, written works, or the activity of writing. It describes books, criticism, awards, and style. 'Literary fiction' typically refers to novels considered artistic or thoughtful, as opposed to genre fiction. Someone with good 'literary' skills writes in a sophisticated, elegant way.

文学的指与文学、书面作品或写作活动相关的任何事物。它描述书籍、评论、奖项和风格。'Literary fiction'通常指被认为具有艺术性或思想性的小说，而不是类型小说。具有良好'literary'技能的人以复杂、优雅的方式写作。

Literary se refiere a cualquier cosa relacionada con la literatura, las obras escritas o la actividad de escribir. Describe libros, crítica, premios y estilo. «Literary fiction» típicamente se refiere a novelas consideradas artísticas o reflexivas, en contraposición a la ficción de género. Alguien con buenas habilidades «literary» escribe de manera sofisticada y elegante.

文学的とは、文学、書かれた作品、または執筆活動に関連するあらゆることを指します。本、批評、賞、スタイルを表します。「Literary fiction」は通常、ジャンル小説とは対照的に、芸術的または思慮深いと見なされる小説を指します。良い「literary」スキルを持つ人は、洗練されたエレガントな方法で書きます。

literary는 문학, 문학 작품, 또는 글쓰기 활동과 관련된 모든 것을 가리킵니다. 책, 비평, 상, 문체 등을 묘사합니다. 'literary fiction(문학 소설)'은 장르 소설과 대비하여 예술적이거나 사려 깊은 소설을 의미합니다. 'literary' 능력이 뛰어난 사람은 세련되고 우아한 글을 쓰는 사람입니다.

Examples

She studied literary criticism at university.
她在大学学习文学批评。
Estudió crítica literaria en la universidad.
彼女は大学で文学批評を学びました。
그녀는 대학에서 문학 비평을 공부했습니다.
The novel won several major literary awards.
这部小说获得了几个重要的文学奖。
La novela ganó varios premios literarios importantes.
その小説はいくつかの主要な文学賞を受賞しました。
그 소설은 여러 주요 문학상을 수상했습니다.
His writing style is very literary and poetic.
他的写作风格非常文学化和诗意。
Su estilo de escritura es muy literario y poético.
彼の文体はとても文学的で詩的です。
그의 문체는 매우 문학적이고 시적입니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'litterarius' meaning 'of or pertaining to letters or writing', from 'littera' (letter, character). Related to 'literature', 'literal', 'letter', and 'literate'. The artistic/cultural sense narrowed from the broader 'relating to writing'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal