Literal synonyms

lĭt'ər-əl

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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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exaggerated (antonym)
That has been described as greater than it actually is; abnormally increased or enlarged.
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strict
Not loose or vague; exact or precise:
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true
Quick and exact in sensing and responding:
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free (antonym)
(Software) With no or only freedom-preserving limitations on distribution or modification.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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