Literary

8 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Concerning the writing, study, or content of literature; associated with literary works or other formal writing. Having characteristics of literature or showing interest in books.

“The literary festival attracts renowned authors and poets from around the world.”

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Synonyms

scholarly intellectual bookish learned

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Four vowels I-E-A; -ARY ending common

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points; good length for strategic board positioning

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