adjective
-
of, having the nature of or dealing with literature.
-
of or having to do with books or writing.
-
characterised by the more formal, balanced, and polished language of literature; not using the informal language of speech.
-
characterised by an excessive or affected display of learning; stilted; pedantic.
-
familiar with or versed in literature.
-
engaged in or having the profession of literature or writing.