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Meaning of word literal from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.
literal noun
Meaning : A mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind.
Synonyms : erratum, literal error, misprint, typo, typographical error
literal adjective
Meaning : Without interpretation or embellishment.
Example :
A literal depiction of the scene before him.
Meaning : Limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text.
Example :
A literal translation.
(used of the meanings of words or text) not literal. Using figures of speech.
Figurative language.figurative, nonliteral
Meaning : Avoiding embellishment or exaggeration (used for emphasis).
Example :
It's the literal truth.
