literally
English → English
adv//ˈlɪtərəli//
(degree) Actually: used to emphasize that something really happened exactly as described
The earthquake was so strong that it literally shook the dishes off the kitchen shelves.
(English) The earthquake was so strong that it literally shook the dishes off the kitchen shelves.
There were literally thousands of people waiting in line to buy the new smartphone.
(English) There were literally thousands of people waiting in line to buy the new smartphone.
Entry ID: en:en:literally · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary