[ˈlɪt(ə)rəri], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- concerning the writing, study, or content of literature, especially of the kind valued for quality of form
(e.g: the great literary works of the nineteenth century)

- (of language) associated with literary works or other formal writing; having a marked style intended to create a particular emotional effect
(e.g: the script was too literary)


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Origin:
early 17th century (in the sense ‘relating to learning’): from Latin litterarius, from littera (see letter)