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literarily

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌlɪtəˈrɛrɪli/

KK: /ˈlɪtərˌɛrɪli/

adverb
Definition

In a way that relates to literature or written works, often emphasizing the artistic or stylistic aspects of language.


Example

The author wrote literarily, using rich imagery and complex characters to engage the reader.


Conversation
Sloth A
I just finished reading that new novel you recommended.
Sloth B
What did you think? It's quite literarily rich, right?
Sloth A
Absolutely! The way the author describes the scenes is just beautiful.
Sloth B
I know! It makes you feel like you're living in the story.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
artistically
poetically
narratively
Antonyms
unliterarily
prosaically
mundanely
Root Explanation

Literarily → It is formed from "literary" (from Latin "literarius", meaning relating to letters or literature) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "literarily" means in a manner relating to literature or letters.

Memory Tip

Think of 'literary' which relates to letters and literature, and remember that 'literarily' means doing something in a way that pertains to literature.

Visually Confused Words
unliterary
solitarily
militarily
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