literal (135 synonym found)

Literal has 135 synonyms. The top synonyms for literal are dry, arid, dull, firm, pure, basic, error, exact and 127 more. Another word for literal is dry. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for literal?

A common synonym for literal is dry. Other synonyms include arid, dull, firm, pure.

How many synonyms does literal have?

Literal has 135 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does literal mean?

(adj): exactly as stated; read or understood without additional interpretation; according to the letter or verbal expression; real; not figurative or metaphorical; following the letter or exact words;

Definition of literal:

(adj) : exactly as stated; read or understood without additional interpretation; according to the letter or verbal expression; real; not figurative or metaphorical; following the letter or exact words; not free; not taking liberties
"the literal translation is "hands full of bananas" but it means empty-handed."
(n) : a value, as opposed to an identifier, written into the source code of a computer program
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Definition of literal:

(adj) : exactly as stated; read or understood without additional interpretation; according to the letter or verbal expression; real; not figurative or metaphorical; following the letter or exact words; not free; not taking liberties
"the literal translation is "hands full of bananas" but it means empty-handed."
(n) : a value, as opposed to an identifier, written into the source code of a computer program
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