Words and usage change (although I just read of literally being used in the late 18th century to mean figuratively). According to Marriam-Webster, one definitio

Words and usage change (although I just read of literally being used in the late 18th century to mean figuratively). According to Marriam-Webster, one definition of literally is: ": in effect : VIRTUALLY —used in an exaggerated way to emphasize a statement or description that is not literally true or possible"