literal

US /ˈlɪtərəl/

UK /ˈlɪtərəl/

B1

adjective

  • True to fact; not exaggerated; exact or accurate
  • In accordance with, involving, or being the primary or strict meaning of a word or words; not figurative or metaphorical
  • Being the basic exact meaning of a word/expression
  • Without interpretation or embellishment; prosaic
  • Being real and true and without exaggerating