Meaning & Definition of Literally in English
English⟶
Literally
/lɪtərəli/
adverb
1. In a literal sense
- "Literally translated"
- "He said so literally"
synonym:
- literally
2. (intensifier before a figurative expression) without exaggeration
- "Our eyes were literally pinned to tv during the gulf war"
synonym:
- literally
Examples of using
The pasta was literally swimming in butter.
Don't take it too literally.
I literally danced until my shoes came off!