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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

  • (..) -Did you try... -Yes. I reminded them of your remarkable No. Gold Club status and years in the program. They are literally moving mountains to see you in a Sebring. Fair enough. Any other messages? Your sister Kara called. Needs to speak urgently about your sister's wedding. (..)
    2009 Up in the Air