Synonyms of literally

literally

adverb

as in accurately

in a literal, true, or accurate way

She is not one for hyperbole—all of her warnings should be taken literally.

The employees took the CEO's remarks literally and rightfully worried about the future health of the company.

Related Words

• accurately
• directly
• positively
• actually
• precisely
• genuinely
• really
• verbatim
• truly
• simply
• veritably
• just
• word for word
• right
• authentically
• exactly
• squarely
• certifiably
• sharp
• identically
• ad verbum
• smack-dab

Dissimilar Words

• freely
• loosely
• carelessly
• inaccurately
• metaphorically
• imprecisely
• inexactly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of literally

Is that literally through playing an instrument as part of the sessions? — Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026

Indiana is well positioned to compete, literally as the crossroads of America. — Jeff Danielson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026

These ideas may sound in the weeds to the average American, but the proposal has prompted opposition that is literally record-breaking ever since it was released for comments in May 2026. — Tzachi Zach, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026

In Gaza, a society is rebuilding from the roots — in the case of its farmers, quite literally. — Ghada Abdulfattah, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2026

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