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literal
adjective as in word for word; exact, real
Example Sentences
The best part is when Evans, as Jack, attempts to explain the whole mess to his son and ends up describing the inexplicable and ridiculous plot in a hilariously flat and literal manner.
But it's also a good idea not to be overly literal about the 4B movement.
Caitlyn makes this clear during a pivotal scene when she follows the literal letter of Vi’s advice to “take the shot” if she sees an opening by endangering the aforementioned Zaun child.
For millions of Americans in the Southwest, the extreme heat from climate change is a literal life-and-death matter.
The press is unwise to take it as a literal description of an immigrant who is living and working without proper documentation.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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