literally

An informal, and rather incorrect, way to say something figuratively happened or is, adding emphasis or strong feeling to get your point across.

Person 1: You’re not telling me the truth. What’s the full story?

Person 2: I literally told you everything that happened and gave full detail on my best friend’s whereabouts last night.

by CLEAVRE 2020 January 6, 2024

Literavely

Literavely /ˌlɪtəˈreɪvli/ | lit-er-uh-vee-lee: adverb
Used to describe a statement or concept that is both literal and figurative at the same time; to express an idea that is grounded in reality but also extends to a metaphorical or symbolic meaning, thus creating a powerful or striking effect.

The artist's depiction of the sunrise was literavely stunning, capturing not only the literal beauty of the dawn but also the figurative sense of new beginnings.

by sometimesgitsweird November 8, 2023

Literally batman

Micheala dunne.

She is literally batman.

by Johnny cage December 5, 2023

Literally Real

When something is so ridiculous or absurd, that you have to acknowledge it’s existence.

Person 1: “So that’s when the village started getting shot up by the militia! I almost had to walk out the theatre.”

Person 2: “Oh my GOODNESS! IT’S LITERALLY REAL!

by onetenth February 27, 2024

literate (noun)

How *well* you know a language, could be in terms of grammar, spelling, vocabulary, or punctuation.

Guy1: "1800s Americans were more literate (noun) than today's Americans."
Guy2: "Is that really true?"
Guy1: "Yeah, you can look it up pretty easily."

by slightly dirty handle February 29, 2024

Literary Puritan

Someone who detests the alteration of authored works, regardless of the reasoning. An individual with an inherent belief that the author's original intent should always be respected and preserved.

Amazon recently released a new Lord of the Ring series, which they heavily altered from Tolkein's work to make it representative of 'modern' audiences, as a literary puritan, Tolkein would be turning in his grave.

by Muttemor March 5, 2024

Literate

A synonym to 'Write'.

(Lit-er-ate-

I don't draw, I scribble.
I don't breathe, I inhale.
I don't write, I literate.

by Cozmicrealities April 9, 2024