literarily

lit·er·ar·y

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lit-uh-rer-ee]
- /ˈlɪt əˌrɛr i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lit-uh-rer-ee]
- /ˈlɪt əˌrɛr i/

Definitions of literarily word

adjective literarily pertaining to or of the nature of books and writings, especially those classed as literature: literary history. 1
adjective literarily pertaining to authorship: literary style. 1
adjective literarily versed in or acquainted with literature; well-read. 1
adjective literarily engaged in or having the profession of literature or writing: a literary man. 1
adjective literarily characterized by an excessive or affected display of learning; stilted; pedantic. 1
adjective literarily preferring books to actual experience; bookish. 1

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Origin of literarily

First appearance:

before 1640

One of the 44% oldest English words

1640-50; < Latin līterārius, litterārius of reading and writing. See letter1, -ary

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Parts of speech for Literarily

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

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literarily popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

literarily usage trend in Literature

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