literal synonyms

literal

modif.

  1. Word for word

    verbatim, literatim (Latin), verbal, written, natural, usual, ordinary, apparent, real, not figurative, not metaphorical, not allegorical, strict, following the exact words, unerring, veracious, scrupulous, veritable, accurate, critical, authentic, undeviating; to the letter.

    Antonyms free*, interpretive*, figurative. *

  2. Exact

    true, veritable, methodical; see accurate 1.

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