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literal Definition and Meaning in English (literal definition)

adjective
Synonyms:exactpreciseactual
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Literal definition: Taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or allegory.

Definitions of Literal

  1. 1adjective

    Taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or allegory.

  2. 2adjective

    Exactly true or accurate; without exaggeration.

Example Sentences

casual

“The literal meaning of 'kick the bucket' is not to actually kick a bucket.”

formal

“He gave a literal translation of the poem.”

casual

“Her description of the event was so literal that it felt like I was there.”

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nounliterality
adverbliterally

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Literal definition: Taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or allegory.
How do you translate 'Literal' to English?▼
'Literal' translates to 'literal' in English. Literal definition: Taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or allegory.
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