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literally

/ˈlɪt.ər.əl.i/

/ˈlɪt.ɚ.ə.li/

Translations

literallyadverb

/ˈlɪt.ər.əl.i/

/ˈlɪt.ɚ.ə.li/

The book literally fell apart in my hands.

Le livre s’est littéralement désintégré entre mes mains.

Additional translations

littéralementEmploi intensif ; peut introduire une affirmation emphatique sans valeur strictement littérale.

Synonyms

in fact

without exaggeration

literallyadverb

In a literal manner; exactly as stated or written.

The book literally fell apart in my hands.

Used for emphasis or to express strong feelings, although not literally true.

I was literally dying of laughter during the comedy show.