Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
literally
adverb
/ˈlɪtərəli/
Definition
In a literal manner; exactly, or without exaggeration.
Examples
- He was literally running for his life.
- She was so tired that she literally fell asleep standing up.
- The book was so good that I literally couldn’t put it down.
Meaning
The term refers to something that is true in the most basic sense, without metaphor or exaggeration. It emphasizes the exactness of a statement.
Synonyms
- Actually
- Truly
- Precisely
