in the literal or strict sense

What does the word mean literally?

in a literal manner; word for word

to translate literally.

actually; without exaggeration or inaccuracy

The city was literally destroyed.

in effect; in substance; very nearly; virtually.

adverb

figuratively , loosely

adverb

actually , completely , correctly , direct , directly , faithfully , indisputably , letter by letter , literatim , not figuratively , plainly , precisely , really , rightly , rigorously , sic , simply , straight , strictly , to the letter , truly , undeviatingly , undisputably , unerringly , unmistakably , verbatim , veritablynotes:literally means \'with truth to the letter; exactly\' or according to the strictest sense of the word or words , while figuratively means \'by or as a figure of speech; metaphorically\' , or \'in a descriptive , analogous , but metaphorical sense of the word or words