It was a valid use of the word. Language evolves. "in effect; in substance; very nearly; virtually: I literally died when she walked out on stage in that costu

It was a valid use of the word. Language evolves. "in effect; in substance; very nearly; virtually: I literally died when she walked out on stage in that costume." https://www.dictionary.com/browse/literally https://www.dictionary.com/browse/literally