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literally Antonyms

Opposite of literally

Because the opposite of literally shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated, without exaggeration, metaphor, or figurative interpretation.

Usage Example

"The idiom should not be taken figuratively, as it relies on a historical metaphor."

Strongest
figuratively
metaphorically
symbolically
Strong
allegorically
idiomatically
loosely

• adverb (Context 2)

Used in an informal or hyperbolic manner for emphasis or to express strong feeling while not being factually true.

Usage Example

"After working a twelve-hour shift on my feet, I was hardly dying of exhaustion."

Strong
hardly
scarcely
barely

Similar words to literally

Words similar to literally shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

verbatim
word for word
virtually
strictly
practically
completely
precisely
totally
See all synonyms of literally

• Nearby Words

literal
literalism
literalist
literally
literalmindedness
literalness
literary

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Literally. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/literally
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