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reliterally 

Comes from "real" and "literally." Invented to compensate for the dramatic over- and mis-usage of the word "literally." What people now say as literal will usually not actually be literal, so the word "reliteral," or "reliterally," was invented to actually mean literally, and present no confusion as to whether the statement is actually literal or not.
"I swear, I literally have like four million cats." (misuse of "literally")
"I reliterally have seven cats. I can name them if you want me to." (correct!)

"Oh my god, I will like, literally have ADD if you don't stop talking." (misuse)
"I reliterally have ADD, I just found out from the doctor today." (correct!)
reliterally by coleProtocol January 16, 2006
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realiterally 

what literally used to mean before it started to mean figuratively
After the world-wide apocalypse, John was realiterally the last man on earth.
realiterally by DJ0825 July 23, 2013

You’re literally giving 

Elian, you’re literally giving. It’s not cool brether.

Reliteralization 

A sentence that is often used to convey something different, but the actual meaning of the words is meant this time.
“I see how it is.” - Often used sarcastically to express disappointment or resentment, but this time it genuinely means “I understand the situation as it actually is.”

Reliteralization defined by examples:

“I’m fine.” - Often used to hide feelings, but this time it genuinely means “I’m okay.”

“I don’t mind.” - Often said reluctantly, but this time it genuinely means “I’m completely okay with it.”
Reliteralization by Ashlew September 13, 2025