Litterateur

Pronunciation: /ˌlɪtərəˈtər/

Definitions of litterateur

noun a writer of literary works

Example Sentences

A1 A litterateur is someone who loves to read books.

A2 The litterateur enjoyed attending book clubs to discuss literature.

B1 As a litterateur, she often wrote book reviews for a literary magazine.

B2 The litterateur's latest novel received critical acclaim from literary critics.

C1 The litterateur's extensive knowledge of classic literature impressed scholars in the field.

C2 The renowned litterateur was invited to speak at prestigious literary conferences around the world.

Examples of litterateur in a Sentence

formal The litterateur was known for his extensive knowledge of classical literature.

informal The litterateur really knows his stuff when it comes to books.

slang That litterateur is a real bookworm.

figurative She was a litterateur in the world of fashion, always ahead of the trends.

Grammatical Forms of litterateur

• past tense: litterateured
• plural: litterateurs
• comparative: more litterateur
• superlative: most litterateur
• present tense: litterateurs
• future tense: will litterateur
• perfect tense: have litterateured
• continuous tense: is litterateuring
• singular: litterateur
• positive degree: litterateur
• infinitive: to litterateur
• gerund: litterateuring
• participle: litterateured

Origin and Evolution of litterateur

First Known Use: 1768 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'litterateur' originated from the French word 'littérateur' which means a literary person or writer.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone involved in literature or literary pursuits, the term 'litterateur' has evolved to refer to a literary critic or a person knowledgeable about literature and the arts.