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

  • (..) How the fuck did he get in there? I don't know. Because I don't remember. Stu, keep it down. It's one of the side-effects of roofies, is memory loss. You are literally too stupid to insult. Thank you. Hey, come on. Did we leave the music on? Don't make any sudden movements. Who the hell are you?/ (..)
    2009 The Hangover