literary
intermediateB2/ˈlɪtəˌrɛri/ · lit-er-ar-y
Relating to literature or the writing of literature.
Meanings
Relating to literature or the writing of literature.
ادب یا ادب کی تحریر سے متعلق۔
ادبی
adabi
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- literary criticism
- literary work
- literary devices
Example Sentences
The literary movement of the 19th century brought many changes.
19 ویں صدی کی ادبی تحریک نے بہت سی تبدیلیاں لائیں۔
19 wain sadi ki adabi tehreek ne bohat si tabdeeliyaan lain.
Her literary skills were recognized by several awards.
اس کی ادبی مہارتوں کو کئی انعامات سے سراہا گیا۔
Us ki adabi maharaton ko kai inaam se saraha gaya.
He enjoys reading literary fiction that explores complex themes.
وہ ادبی افسانے پڑھنے کا شوقین ہے جو پیچیدہ موضوعات کا جائزہ لیتے ہیں۔
Woh adabi afsane parhnay ka shauqeen hai jo paichida mauzuaat ka jaiza lete hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'literary' as a key that unlocks the doors to worlds created by letters.
Imagine a library filled with classic literature and authors engaged in writing.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کتابوں کے دامن میں چھپے ہیں راز بہت، ادبی دنیا میں ملتے ہیں خواب بہت۔
Kitaabon ke daaman mein chhupe hain raaz bohat, adabi duniya mein milte hain khwab bohat.
Hidden in the folds of books are many secrets, in the literary world, many dreams can be found.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ادب کی زندگی، علم کی روشنی۔
Adab ki zindagi, ilm ki roshni.
The life of literature is the light of knowledge.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "literarius" — of letters
First known use: 17th century
The term 'literary' has evolved from its Latin roots to describe anything relating to literature. It became popular in English literature from the late 17th century.