Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Literal

• (a.) According to the letter or verbal expression; real; not figurative or metaphorical; as, the literal meaning of a phrase.
• (a.) Following the letter or exact words; not free.
• (a.) Consisting of, or expressed by, letters.
• (a.) Giving a strict or literal construction; unimaginative; matter-of fast; -- applied to persons.
• (n.) Literal meaning.

Synonyms of Literal

• Exact
• Grammatical
• Verbal
• Close
• Real
• Positive
• Actual
• Plain.

Antonyms of Literal

• General
• Substantial
• Metaphorical
• Free
• Spiritual.

Homophones of Literal

• Litoral
• Litteral
• Littoral