literary

• Die Literatur betreffend oder zu ihr gehörend; in einem formellen, gehobenen oder wissenschaftlichen Stil verfasst.

Relating to literature or writing; having a formal or scholarly style.

1. Relating to literatureB2formal

   Connected with or characteristic of literature, especially as a profession or art form.

   Literarisch

   • She has a deep interest in literary criticism.
   • The novel is considered a literary masterpiece.
   • He attended a literary festival to meet famous authors.

   Synonymebelletristic

2. Formal or bookish styleB2formal

   Using language that is typical of written works rather than everyday speech; formal or scholarly.

   Literarisch

   • His speech was too literary for a casual conversation.
   • The essay employs a highly literary vocabulary.
   • She prefers literary expressions over colloquial ones.

   Synonymeacademicbookisheruditeformallearnedpedanticscholarly

   Antonymecolloquialconversationalinformalvernacular