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literately

/ˈlɪt.ə.rət.li/
lit · er · ate · ly
Adjective:literate
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literately Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

In a well-written, articulate, or educated manner that demonstrates proficiency in language and literature.

Example

"The critic writes so literately that even her most scathing reviews are a pleasure to read."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'literately' (in a well-read, articulate, or educated manner) with 'literally' (in a literal, exact, or non-figurative sense).

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• Nearby Words

literalness
literary
literate
literately
literature
lithe
lithely

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'literate' (derived from Latin 'litteratus', meaning marked with letters, educated, or scholarly) plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Literately. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/literately
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