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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of literally

For years, college administrators claimed that minority groups felt literally endangered by the ideas of Trump and his allies. —Emma Green, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025

Skilled thieves target specific homes and literally knock on the door and otherwise check to find a time when nobody is home, then the crooks burglarize the home quickly looking for jewelry and cash. —Greg Fisher, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2025

That includes an oversized crossbody fanny pack to store all of your small must-haves, as well as a rolling backpack that’ll take the weight off your shoulders — literally. —Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025

The 10th Clifton iteration, which just came out this month, provides all the comfort Hoka is known for, and has (literally) been leveled up. —Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 11 Apr. 2025

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