literally (Meaning)
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of literally
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Synonyms:
- exactly
- squarely
- ad verbum
- certifiably
- authentically
- smack-dab
- sharp
- word for word
- identically
- right
- just
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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,
accurately, directly, really, precisely, genuinely, actually,positively, verbatim, simply, truly
inaccurately, inaccurately, loosely, carelessly, loosely, freely, carelessly,freely,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.
