literary

adjective80 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.7
literary work9.0

a piece of writing, such as a book, poem, or play

literary criticism8.8

the study, evaluation, and interpretation of literature

literary critic8.5

a person who professionally judges or comments on literature

literary theory8.4

the systematic study of the nature of literature and the methods for analyzing it

literary tradition8.3

the passing down of literary conventions and themes through generations

literary text8.2

any text that is considered to be a work of art

literary history8.1

the historical development of writing in prose or poetry

literary fiction8.0

fiction of a high artistic standard, not written for a mass market

literary masterpiece7.8

a work of outstanding artistry and skill in literature

literary scholar7.5

an academic who specializes in the study of literature

literary journal7.2

a periodical publication that publishes literary criticism, fiction, and poetry

literary figure7.0

an important or well-known person in the world of literature

literary magazine6.9

a magazine devoted to literature in a broad sense

literary heritage6.8

the tradition of literature and writing that belongs to a country or culture

literary lunch3.5

a lunch event where authors and readers meet

literary luncheon3.0

a formal lunch event where authors and readers meet