Literal

/ˈlɪt(ə)ɹəl/

Scrabble:7 ptsWWF:9 pts7 letters

Definition of Literal

noun

(epigraphy) A misprint (or occasionally a scribal error) that affects a letter.
A value, as opposed to an identifier, written into the source code of a computer program.
A propositional variable or the negation of a propositional variable. Wp

adjective

Exactly as stated; read or understood without additional interpretation; according to the letter or verbal expression; real; not figurative or metaphorical.
"The literal translation is “hands full of bananas” but it means empty-handed."
Following the letter or exact words; not free; not taking liberties.
"A literal reading of the law would prohibit it, but that is clearly not the intent."
Consisting of, or expressed by, letters.
"a literal equation"
(of a person) Giving a strict or literal construction; unimaginative; matter-of-fact.
Used non-literally as an intensifier; see literally for usage notes.
"Telemarketers are the literal worst."

Anagrams of Literal

1 word can be made by rearranging all the letters of "literal":

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "literal" and rearranging:

+sliterals talliers

Related Word Patterns

LI...Words starting with "li"...ALWords ending with "al"All 7-letter words Unscramble "literal"

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

literal constant typo

ANTONYMS

figurative metaphorical

Letter Values

l1

i1

t1

e1

r1

a1

l1

Total: 7 Scrabble points

Word Tools

Find Anagrams of "literal"All 7-Letter Words Words Starting With "L"

Rhymes With Literal

aal abacterial abapical abaxial abbatial abdominal aberrational abettal abiological abnormal abomasal aboral

Related 7-Letter Words

laagers labarum labeled labeler labella labials labiate labored laborer labours labrets labroid labrums laciest lacings

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid

TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid

Words With Friends: Valid

Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Literal"

Literal is a 7-letter word that scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "literal" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.

Using "Literal" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "literal" is a low-scoring word.