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literary (adjective), more literary, most literary
1. A reference to the writing, study, or content of literature, especially of the kind valued for its quality of form: Literary words and expressions are often unusual in some way and are used to create a special effect in a piece of writing such as a poem, speech, or novel.
2. Associated with written works or other formal writings that have a significant style intended to create a particular impression: Jack used literary effects when he wanted to highlight his short story with special artistic features and attributes.

Something doesn't have to be "literature" to be literary, however, they are related.

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literary, literate
literary (LIT uh rer" ee) (adjective)
Relating to writers or the profession of written materials and creative writing: Matthew was well-known in literary circles for his literary criticism.
literate (LIT kuhr it) (adjective)
Characterizing the ability to read and to write: Janine was literate in both English and French.
literate (LIT kuhr it) (noun)
An individual who is knowledgeable or educated in a particular field or fields: Dena was recognized as being a literate or a well-informed and educated person in the area of biology.

During the last century, to be considered a member of the best literary circles, a person needed to be literate in several languages and have a knowledge about the most promising authors.

(The story of Beowulf was a literary work in Old English)
(period of great literary producion)
(Latin: a literary thief; "plunderer, oppressor, kidnapper" [one who "abducts the child or slave of another"]; then by extension, to take and use the thoughts, writings, etc. of someone else and represent or claim them as one's own)