Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Actually or exactly as stated or written, without metaphor or exaggeration.
Literally
/ˈlɪtərəli/Synonyms:
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Examples:
He literally looks as if he had been varnished all over.'
He had, almost literally, been cut to ribbons.
Aramis rose, his eyes literally bloodshot, his mouth trembling convulsively.
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin word littera meaning letter. The term evolved into literalement in Old French before it became literally in English by the early 17th century.
Usage Statistics:
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