Literally - Definition, Meaning Synonyms - Vocabulary. com The adverb literally means "actually," and we use it when we want others to know we're serious, not exaggerating or being metaphorical If your mom complains that your room is overflowing with clothes, she probably doesn't mean this literally
LITERALLY Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com What does the word mean literally? in a literal manner; word for word to translate literally actually; without exaggeration or inaccuracy The city was literally destroyed in effect; in substance; very nearly; virtually I literally died when she walked out on stage in that costume Examples have not been reviewed
Literally - Wikipedia Literally is an English adverb meaning "in a literal sense or manner" or an intensifier which strengthens the associated statement It has been used as an intensifier in English for several centuries, though recently this has been considered somewhat controversial by linguistic prescriptivists
Literally - definition of literally by The Free Dictionary 1 in the literal or strict sense: What does the word mean literally? 2 in a literal manner; word for word: to translate literally 3 actually: The city was literally destroyed 4 in effect; in substance; virtually