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literally
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
Learner's definition of LITERALLY
1
: in a literal way: such as
a : in a way that uses the ordinary and usual meaning of a word按字面意义；字面上
- Many words can be used both literally and figuratively.很多词既能按字面意义使用，又能按比喻义使用。
- He took her comments literally.他按字面意思理解她的评论。
- He's a sailor who knows his ropes, literally and figuratively.他是个名副其实的很会运用绳索的水手。
b — used to stress that a statement or description is true and accurate even though it may be surprising确实，真的（强调尽管令人惊讶但确实真实）
- He was literally [=truly, actually] insane.他是真的疯了。
- He was quite literally jumping up and down in his rage.他发怒的时候真的是上蹿下跳。
- The party was attended by literally hundreds of people.聚会确实有数百人参加。
c : with the meaning of each individual word given exactly逐字地
- The term “Mardi Gras” literally means “Fat Tuesday” in French.*Mardi Gras在法语中的字面意思是“油腻的星期二”。
d : in a completely accurate way确切地
- The story he told was basically true, even if it wasn't literally true.他讲的事虽然并不完全真实，但基本属实。
2
informal — used in an exaggerated way to emphasize a statement or description that is not literally true or possible（用于夸张地强调）简直
- The group literally poured out new ideas. [=the group produced many new ideas]小组成员和盘托出的全是新点子。
- Steam was literally coming out of his ears. [=he was very angry]他简直气得七窍生烟。
- She was literally beside herself with rage.她简直是气得发疯。
literally
adverb
lit·er·al·ly ˈli-tə-rə-lē 
ˈli-trə-lē,
ˈli-tər-lē
Should literally be used for emphasis?: Usage Guide
Sense 2 is common and not at all new but has been frequently criticized as an illogical misuse. It is pure hyperbole intended to gain emphasis, but it often appears in contexts where no additional emphasis is necessary.
Example Sentences
… make the whole scene literally glow with the fires of his imagination. 
Alfred Kazin, Harper's, December 1968 Even Muff did not miss our periods of companionship, because about that time she grew up and started having literally millions of kittens. Jean Stafford, Bad Characters, 1954 Lily, the caretaker's daughter, was literally run off her feet. Hardly had she brought one gentleman into the little pantry … than the wheezy hall-door bell clanged again and she had to scamper along the bare hallway to let in another guest. James Joyce, Dubliners, 1914 … yet the wretch, absorbed in his victuals, and naturally of an unutterable dullness, did not make a single remark during dinner, whereas I literally blazed with wit. William Makepeace Thackeray, Punch, 30 Oct. 1847 Many words can be used both literally and figuratively. He took her comments literally. He's a sailor who knows his ropes, literally and figuratively. The term “Mardi Gras” literally means “Fat Tuesday” in French. The story he told was basically true, even if it wasn't literally true. See More
Alfred Kazin, Harper's, December 1968 Even Muff did not miss our periods of companionship, because about that time she grew up and started having literally millions of kittens. Jean Stafford, Bad Characters, 1954 Lily, the caretaker's daughter, was literally run off her feet. Hardly had she brought one gentleman into the little pantry … than the wheezy hall-door bell clanged again and she had to scamper along the bare hallway to let in another guest. James Joyce, Dubliners, 1914 … yet the wretch, absorbed in his victuals, and naturally of an unutterable dullness, did not make a single remark during dinner, whereas I literally blazed with wit. William Makepeace Thackeray, Punch, 30 Oct. 1847 Many words can be used both literally and figuratively. He took her comments literally. He's a sailor who knows his ropes, literally and figuratively. The term “Mardi Gras” literally means “Fat Tuesday” in French. The story he told was basically true, even if it wasn't literally true. See More Recent Examples on the Web Recruiting and supporting students who want to study history is literally my job, and the news these days isn't great for humanists like me. David M. Perry, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 The tiara collection of Queen Elizabeth II is the stuff of legends—literally. Rebecca Cope, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2022 This is a letter-word game with a twist — literally. Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2022 Just as impactful was the sense of community around the brand, literally, as the open-air set-up at the show allowed access for a big audience. Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2022 Poppy Love's performance this week was a true labor of love — literally. Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2022 Jay-Z too old to not know this, in the raps talking about buying paintings, properties and reselling them and making investments, this is literally what a capitalist does. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 Sep. 2022 On a night when the temperature was 82 degrees as the concert began at 7 p.m., Los Straitjackets was the hottest act on stage, literally. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 Thus, the movie is literally ugly (harshly photographed by Sean Price Williams and Hunter Zimny), yet not entirely dismissible. Armond White, National Review, 31 Aug. 2022 See More
David M. Perry, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 The tiara collection of Queen Elizabeth II is the stuff of legends—literally. Rebecca Cope, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2022 This is a letter-word game with a twist — literally. Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2022 Just as impactful was the sense of community around the brand, literally, as the open-air set-up at the show allowed access for a big audience. Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2022 Poppy Love's performance this week was a true labor of love — literally. Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2022 Jay-Z too old to not know this, in the raps talking about buying paintings, properties and reselling them and making investments, this is literally what a capitalist does. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 Sep. 2022 On a night when the temperature was 82 degrees as the concert began at 7 p.m., Los Straitjackets was the hottest act on stage, literally. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 Thus, the movie is literally ugly (harshly photographed by Sean Price Williams and Hunter Zimny), yet not entirely dismissible. Armond White, National Review, 31 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
see literal entry 1
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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