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1. literal

adjective. ['ˈlɪtɝəl'] being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • literal (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • litteralis (Latin)

Rhymes with Literal

  • littoral
  • litteral

2. literal

adjective. ['ˈlɪtɝəl'] without interpretation or embellishment.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • literal (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • litteralis (Latin)

3. literal

adjective. ['ˈlɪtɝəl'] avoiding embellishment or exaggeration (used for emphasis).

Antonyms

Etymology

  • literal (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • litteralis (Latin)

4. literal

adjective. ['ˈlɪtɝəl'] limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text.

Etymology

  • literal (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • litteralis (Latin)

5. literal

noun. ['ˈlɪtɝəl'] a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind.

Etymology

  • literal (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • litteralis (Latin)