literary
adjective
[ ˈlɪt(ə)(rə)ri ]
• concerning the writing, study, or content of literature, especially of the kind valued for quality of form.
• "the great literary works of the nineteenth century"
• (of language) associated with literary works or other formal writing; having a marked style intended to create a particular emotional effect.
• "the script was too literary"
Similar:
formal,
written,
poetic,
dramatic,
dignified,
solemn,
elaborate,
ornate,
flowery,
purple,
Origin:
mid 17th century (in the sense ‘relating to the letters of the alphabet’): from Latin litterarius, from littera (see letter).
