nonliterary

adjective

ˌnän-ˈli-tə-ˌrer-ē How to pronounce nonliterary (audio)
Definition of nonliterarynext
as in colloquial
used in or suitable for speech and not formal writing slang words are usually considered nonliterary

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  1. colloquial
  2. vernacular
  3. informal
Adjective
  • The oceanic pole of inaccessibility goes by a more colloquial name: Point Nemo.
    Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2024
  • The term shart is a colloquial reference for a wet fart, or when watery stool accidentally slips out while passing gas.
    Cristina Mutchler, Health, 6 Oct. 2024
Definition of colloquial
Adjective
  • Amaral’s unclassifiable work combines Modernist principles with pre-Columbian art and the vernacular traditions of her country.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Intergenerational internet vernacular, there should be a sociology course on it.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of vernacular
Adjective
  • Whatever the result of those efforts, and whether or not Musk has a formal or informal government role in Trump’s new administration, the last thing that Tesla investors would want to see is Musk being further distracted from his time running Tesla, said Ives.
    CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Though Zara is not a full-time working royal like her cousin Prince William, she and her husband are often spotted at the royal family's formal and informal events, from King Charles' coronation to Royal Ascot and holiday church outings.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of informal
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Thesaurus Entries Near nonliterary

nonliteral

nonliterary

nonliterate

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“Nonliterary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonliterary. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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