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 think that's what smoking is really all about. That's the power of smoking. It's just this thing: "I got fire right here in my hand. Smoke and fire is literally coming right out of my mouth. " And it's very intimidating to the nonsmoker. It's like talking to someone going: "My head could open up. (..)
    1992 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Bubble Boy Season: 4 Episode 7