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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

  • (..) I went back into the club and I went into the bathroom and I passed out. - What? - I literally passed out in the bathroom. Yeah, 'cause I waited outside for, like, minutes. And they wouldn't let me back in the club. - I tried to call you. (..)
    2008 Two Lovers