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Meaning of literally
literally (r)
in a literal sense
(intensifier before a figurative expression) without exaggeration
literally (adv.)
According to the primary and natural import of words; not figuratively; as, a man and his wife can not be literally one flesh.
With close adherence to words; word by word.
literally Sentence Examples
- I was literally scared to death when I saw the ghost.
- The students were literally glued to their screens during the online lecture.
- The store was literally overflowing with people during the Black Friday sale.
- I'm literally starving, I haven't eaten all day.
- The wind was literally howling outside, making it impossible to sleep.
- The traffic was literally at a standstill on the highway.
- I literally couldn't move my arm after the accident.
- The rain was literally pouring down in torrents.
- The child was literally trembling with fear.
- I'm literally begging you, please help me.
FAQs About the word literally
in a literal sense, (intensifier before a figurative expression) without exaggerationAccording to the primary and natural import of words; not figuratively; as,
directly,accurately, simply, truly, verbatim, precisely, veritably, actually,positively, really
carelessly, carelessly,freely, loosely, loosely, freely, inaccurately, inaccurately,metaphorically, imprecisely
I was literally scared to death when I saw the ghost.
The students were literally glued to their screens during the online lecture.
The store was literally overflowing with people during the Black Friday sale.
I'm literally starving, I haven't eaten all day.
