Synonyms of literally

literally

adverb

as in accurately

in a literal, true, or accurate way

She is not one for hyperbole—all of her warnings should be taken literally.

The employees took the CEO's remarks literally and rightfully worried about the future health of the company.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accurately
• directly
• positively
• actually
• precisely
• genuinely
• really
• verbatim
• truly
• simply
• veritably
• just
• word for word
• right
• authentically
• exactly
• squarely
• certifiably
• sharp
• identically
• ad verbum
• smack-dab

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• freely
• loosely
• carelessly
• inaccurately
• metaphorically
• imprecisely
• inexactly

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of literally

Fernando Von Rossum is credited with literally translating the game for Spanish-only fans. —Alan Chazaro, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024

Among Entertainment Decision Makers: Survey Data Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Thompson Are Going to Bat for Indie Docs Their films this year similarly go to great pains — literally! —Kate Aurthur, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024

Now, my view is quite different literally, physically, mentally, and emotionally. —Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024

Taylor Swift is generating enough money 'to be a small country' The money spent by Menounos and her friends is one of literally millions of examples of the Swift effect on the 51 cities she’s played on tour. —Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024

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