Literal
/ˈlɪt(ə)ɹəl/
Scrabble:7 ptsWWF:9 pts7 letters
Definition of Literal
noun
adjective
- Exactly as stated; read or understood without additional interpretation; according to the letter or verbal expression; real; not figurative or metaphorical.
"The literal translation is “hands full of bananas” but it means empty-handed."
- Following the letter or exact words; not free; not taking liberties.
"A literal reading of the law would prohibit it, but that is clearly not the intent."
- Consisting of, or expressed by, letters.
"a literal equation"
- (of a person) Giving a strict or literal construction; unimaginative; matter-of-fact.
- Used non-literally as an intensifier; see literally for usage notes.
"Telemarketers are the literal worst."
Anagrams of Literal
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Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
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Letter Values
l1
i1
t1
e1
r1
a1
l1
Total: 7 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Literal
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Literal"
Literal is a 7-letter word that scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "literal" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Literal" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "literal" is a low-scoring word.