literally

Example Sentences

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The date is determined through a calculation known as computus paschalis, literally “computation of Easter” in Latin.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

"I was rushing because I'm doing a renovation and I've got builders that need materials and it was literally for that," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“I literally feel like I got a thousand pounds off my back,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

“The average person literally is spending 16 minutes a year with their PCP,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

My mind can dream about literally anything—and I end up dreaming about a worm.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer