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literal
adjective(lit-er-al)
being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
Synonyms: actual, genuine, real,
Examples:
A literal solitude like a desert.
literal
noun(lit-er-al)
a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind
Synonyms: erratum, literal error, misprint, typo, typographical error,
literal
adjective(lit-er-al)
avoiding embellishment or exaggeration (used for emphasis)
Examples:
It's the literal truth.
literal
adjective(lit-er-al)
limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text
Antonyms: figurative,
Examples:
A literal translation.
literal
adjective(lit-er-al)
without interpretation or embellishment
Examples:
A literal depiction of the scene before him.

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