literally

Definition

  • adverb: in a literal way
  • adverb: in a literal sense or manner
  • used to stress that a statement or description is true and accurate even though it may be surprising
  • synonyms: literatim, verbatim et literatim, verbatim

Examples

  • The group 'literally' poured out new ideas. [=the group produced many new ideas]

  • The story he told was basically true, even if it wasn't 'literally' true.

  • Steam was 'literally' coming out of his ears. [=he was very angry]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) an "I see you," like, "I see you." Like, "You might have the rest of the world fooled, but I know exactly who you are." That's more my mom's speed. Or maybe she just literally meant "I see you. You are an object that has entered my field of vision." She was out of it at the end, so maybe it's dumb (..)
    2018 TvShow: BoJack Horseman Title: Free Churro Season: 5 Episode 6