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Definition of LITERALLY 1: in a literal sense or manner : actually <took the remark literally> <was literally insane> 2: in effect : virtually <will literally
by giblfiz 14y ago
Definition of LITERALLY
1: in a literal sense or manner : actually <took the remark literally> <was literally insane>
2: in effect : virtually <will literally turn the world upside down to combat cruelty or injustice — Norman Cousins>
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/literally http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/literally
- StevenRayOrr 14y agoDefinition of VIRTUALLY 1: almost entirely : nearly 2: for all practical purposes <virtually unknown> http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/virtually http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/virtually
- tedsuo 14y agoThat's really funny, I didn't realize the hyperbolic use had become official at some point.
- joshuahedlund 14y agoMe either. Just part of the long trend of diluting intense words and chasing after new ones I guess (see: awesome, incredible, epic, etc). Kinda wonder where the language will go next.. doubleplusgood?
- rmc 14y agoNothing is official. English, unlike other languages, does not have an official governing body. There is no official One True English Language.
- Daniel_Newby 14y agoIt didn't. The dictionary is literally lying.