Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
literalize
verb
/ˈlɪtərəˌlaɪz/
Definition
To make something literal or to express it in a literal way.
Examples
- Her attempt to literalize the abstract concept made it hard to understand.
- He tends to literalize metaphors, missing the deeper meaning.
- The artist chose to literalize her vision in the form of a sculpture.
Meaning
The act of interpreting or explaining something directly and taking it at face value, rather than metaphorically or symbolically.
Synonyms
- Express
- Clarify
- Verbalize
- Define
