Synonyms for literally
ˈlɪt ər ə lilit·er·al·ly

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1. literallyadverb

   used non-literally as an intensifier for figurative statements: virtually (often considered incorrect; see usage notes)

   Synonyms:
   virtually

2. literallyadverb

   Synonyms:
   really, actually

   Antonyms:
   virtually, metaphorically, figuratively

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1. literallyadverb

   in a literal sense

   "literally translated"; "he said so literally"

   Antonyms:
   figuratively

2. literallyadverb

   (intensifier before a figurative expression) without exaggeration

   "our eyes were literally pinned to TV during the Gulf War"

   Antonyms:
   figuratively

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1. List of paraphrases for "literally":

   verbatim, textually, virtually

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1. Paul Dergarabedian:

   ' Endgame' has literally sprinted to heights that were once unthinkable, the only thing that could slow its ascent is the onslaught of notable summer blockbusters hitting theaters in coming weeks starting with' Pokémon : Detective Pikachu' next weekend.

2. Daniel Andrews:

   Let me make one thing absolutely clear: Anger isn't going to make this pandemic end any quicker. Acts of violence isn't going to stop people ending up in ICU, or be any help to the nurses treating them. Literally only one thing will - getting vaccinated.

3. Tyler Farrar:

   It's an exciting project, it's unique, and us putting the Qhubeka Foundation out there and trying to raise funds is special, a 150 euros ($166.31) bike can literally change a life in Africa.

4. being human:

   life L-- literally I -- in F -- foremost E -- end .....

5. Jeanne Shaheen:

   We have literally thousands of positions in this country at the local and county levels that go unfilled because people won't run for them, and it's a great way to learn, for me, getting young people engaged in politics and public service is really one of the most fun things that I get to do.