Literal
/ˈlɪt.ər.əl/
Synonyms
- exact
- factual
- precise
- straightforward
- unembellished
Slang Meanings
Used for emphasis, often in a hyperbolic context.
I was literally dying of laughter when he told that joke!
Sometimes used ironically to indicate exaggeration.
It's literally the best thing ever—said by someone after a small win.