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

Fresh off her insanely on-theme Challengers fashion run, Zendaya stayed winning at the 2024 Met Gala in a stunning Maison Margiela Couture gown that was, quite literally, in full bloom. — Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 July 2026

At each meeting, dozens of pieces of legislation go before the council — some high-profile, others just to keep the lights on at City Hall (literally). — Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Suggesting that the actions of one black coach would be used to discriminate in hiring practices in the NCAA, is quite literally saying that the powers that be in these schools are racist, in my opinion. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026

And, in turn, the Warriors literally added no one, save for two draft picks, to a depressing roster that scraped together 37 measly wins last year. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

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