Literal synonyms | Best 63 synonyms for literal

written

The definition of written is words put down so that they can be read.

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same (related)

A reply of confirmation of identity.

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true

Quick and exact in sensing and responding:

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strict

Not loose or vague; exact or precise:

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free (antonym)

(Software) With no or only freedom-preserving limitations on distribution or modification.

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exaggerated (antonym)

That has been described as greater than it actually is; abnormally increased or enlarged.

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verbatim

(Of a person) Able to take down a speech word for word, especially in shorthand.

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verbal

Of, relating to, or associated with words:

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natural

As expected; reasonable.

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ordinary

Occurring in the usual course of events; usual and normal.

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real

Relating to, being, or having value reckoned by actual purchasing power:

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not metaphorical

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usual

In conformity with regular practice or procedure:

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apparent

Seeming, but not actual or real. See also actual and constructive.

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not figurative

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not allegorical

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following the exact words

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unerring

Not missing or failing; certain; sure; exact

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veracious

Truthful

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scrupulous

Full of scruples; hesitant, doubtful, or uneasy, esp. constantly and obsessively, in deciding what is morally right or wrong

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veritable

True, real.

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accurate

The definition of accurate is free from any errors.

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critical

Of or forming a crisis or turning point; decisive

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authentic

(Obsolete) Authoritative.

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undeviating; to the letter

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methodical

The definition of methodical is a person who pays very careful attention to detail and who does things in a precise manner or following a procedure.

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interpretive (antonym)

Marked by interpretation.

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figurative (antonym)

Based on or making use of figures of speech; metaphorical:

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actual

Existing in reality or in fact; not merely possible, but real; as it really is

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categorical

Without qualifications or conditions; absolute; positive; direct; explicit

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exact

Habitually careful to agree with a standard, a rule, or a promise; accurate; methodical; punctual.

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explicitly

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factual

Of or characterised by or consisting of facts.

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obvious

(Obs.) Being in the way

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pedantic

Characterized by a narrow, often ostentatious concern for academic knowledge and formal rules:

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precise

Strictly distinguished from others; very:

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prosaic

The definition of prosaic is something boring, ordinary or common.

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textual

Of, relating to, or conforming to a text or texts.

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unimaginative

Not imaginative

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virtually

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word-for-word

(Idiomatic) Using exactly the same words (as were originally used).

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exactitude

The state or quality of being exact.

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literality

The state or quality of being literal

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prosaism

A prosaic word, phrase, or other expression.

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loose (antonym)

Not literal or exact:

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metaphorical (antonym)

The definition of metaphorical is a description of something using an implied comparison, not a literal comparison.

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imaginative (antonym)

The definition of imaginative is having or showing creativeness or resourcefulness.

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genuine

Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native; hence, not counterfeit, spurious, false, or adulterated; authentic; real; natural; true; pure.

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misprint

An accidental mistake in print.

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erratum

An error discovered in a work already printed

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typographical-error

A mistake made during the process of typing, especially one caused by a slip of the fingers; often shortened to typo.

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typo

The definition of a typo is a typographical error made while typing on a computer or typewriter or when setting type for a printing press.

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literal error

a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind

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singular (related)

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canonical (related)

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negation (related)

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symbolic (related)

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non-literal (related)

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literal meaning (related)

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meaning (related)

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scriptural (related)

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literatim (Latin)

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literally

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