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

  • (..) Oh yeah it's right here. Why isn't it on you? Where's the folder? -You're joking right? -I have no.. No I literally No.. I swear I just had it here two seconds ago It's gotta be around here. -How could you be so fucking stupid? -I don't know, maybe a janitor came bay or something.. (..)
    2014 Whiplash
  • (..) I just... I feel like homesick sometimes. I don't know. Kind pissed me off when people pretend like they are not. In college, you know. Maybe I'm literally the only one, I don't know. I still go to the movies with my dad. Hey how are you man. Good. Is this really Eva? (..)
    2014 Whiplash