Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

literal-description

noun

/ˈlɪt.ər.əl dɪsˈkrɪpʃən/

Definition

A type of description that provides information exactly as it is, without any metaphor or exaggeration.

Examples

The literal description of the painting included the colors used and the objects depicted.
In her report, she provided a literal description of the events that unfolded.

Meaning

Literal description refers to a way of explaining something using straightforward language, focusing solely on factual information without any embellishment.