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nonliterary

/ˌnɒnˈlɪt.ər.ər.i/

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adjective

/ˌnɒnˈlɪt.ər.ər.i/C2formal
  • ruОписывает язык или письмо, не характерные для формальной литературы; часто используется для обозначения повседневных, практических или неформальных стилей выражения.

Describes language or writing that is not characteristic of formal literature; often used to refer to everyday, practical, or informal styles of expression.

  1. Not related to literatureC1formal

    Not belonging to or characteristic of literature; lacking literary style or pretension.

    ruНехудожественный

    • The report was written in a nonliterary style, focusing on facts.
    • His speech was refreshingly nonliterary and direct.
    • She prefers nonliterary texts like manuals and guides.

    Synonymsprosaicunliterary

    Antonymsbookisheruditeliterary

  2. Unpretentious and straightforwardC1formal

    Marked by a lack of affectation, pedantry, or artificial refinement; simple and natural.

    ruНепритязательный и прямой

    • His writing is nonliterary, avoiding complex metaphors.
    • The conversation was nonliterary and easy to follow.
    • She appreciated his nonliterary approach to storytelling.

    Synonymsartlessdirecthomespunnaturalplainsimplestraightforwardunaffectedunassumingunpretentious

    Antonymsaffectedartificialpedanticpretentiousrefined

Forms
  • more nonliterary comparative form
  • most nonliterary superlative form