100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "literally"

Definition

The adverb literally is used to indicate that something is true in a literal sense, without exaggeration or metaphor. It emphasizes that the statement is factual and not meant figuratively. It can also be used for emphasis in informal contexts, often to express strong feelings or reactions, even when the usage may be technically incorrect.

Different Meanings:

1. In the literal sense: Used to convey that something is true without any exaggeration.
2. For emphasis: Used informally to stress a point, often in situations where the statement may not be literally true.

Synonyms

• Actually
• Really
• Truly
• Genuinely
• Indeed
• Unquestionably

Antonyms

• Figuratively
• Metaphorically
• Allegorically
• Imaginatively

Examples

1. She was literally shaking with excitement.
2. The car was literally on fire after the accident.
3. He literally ran a marathon without any training.
4. I literally can't believe how fast time flies.
5. The book was so engaging that I literally couldn't put it down.
6. They were literally on the edge of their seats during the movie.
7. After the workout, I was literally drenched in sweat.
8. He literally jumped for joy when he heard the news.
9. She was literally speechless after the surprise party.
10. The cake was literally the best I've ever tasted.
11. He was literally over the moon about his promotion.
12. The kids were literally bouncing off the walls with excitement.
13. I am literally starving right now.
14. She literally turned her life around in just a year.
15. The teacher was literally glowing with pride after the presentation.
16. It was literally the worst day of my life.
17. He literally lost his mind when he saw the mess.
18. The view from the top was literally breathtaking.
19. She literally has a heart of gold.
20. I was so tired that I could literally sleep for a week.
21. The dog was literally jumping for joy when I got home.
22. I literally felt my heart stop when I heard the news.
23. He was literally glued to the TV during the game.
24. She was literally in tears after watching that movie.
25. The room was literally filled with laughter.
26. I literally can’t find my keys anywhere.
27. The team literally worked around the clock to finish the project.
28. It was so cold that I was literally freezing.
29. She was literally glowing after her wedding.
30. The concert was literally out of this world.
31. He literally saved my life that day.
32. They were literally inseparable since childhood.
33. The project was literally a labor of love.
34. I was literally on cloud nine after that compliment.
35. She was literally the life of the party.
36. The sun was literally blazing down on us.
37. I was literally running late for my meeting.
38. He was literally buried under paperwork.
39. I literally can’t even with this situation.
40. She was literally glowing after her workout.
41. The meeting was literally a waste of time.
42. He was literally heartbroken after the breakup.
43. I was literally sweating bullets during the exam.
44. The film was literally a rollercoaster of emotions.
45. They were literally on the brink of disaster.
46. I literally cried when I heard the news.
47. The party was literally the best I've ever attended.
48. She was literally in the right place at the right time.
49. The ice cream was literally melting in the sun.
50. He was literally out of breath after running up the stairs.
51. The painting was literally a masterpiece.
52. I was literally shocked by how good the food was.
53. The thunder was literally deafening during the storm.
54. She was literally walking on air after her success.
55. I literally couldn't care less about the drama.
56. The experience was literally life-changing.
57. The puppy was literally the cutest thing I've ever seen.
58. He was literally chasing his dreams.
59. The news hit me like a literally ton of bricks.
60. I was literally counting down the days to the vacation.
61. The house was literally falling apart.
62. The crowd was literally roaring with excitement.
63. I was literally in the wrong place at the wrong time.
64. The thunderstorm was literally shaking the windows.
65. He was literally in disbelief at the news.
66. I was literally holding my breath during the performance.
67. She was literally in shock after the surprise.
68. The food was so spicy that it was literally burning my mouth.
69. He was literally running in circles trying to find his way.
70. I was literally at my wit's end with the project.
71. The phone call was literally a lifesaver.
72. The rollercoaster was literally terrifying.
73. The child was literally bouncing off the walls.
74. The movie was literally a tearjerker.
75. I was literally at a loss for words.
76. The view was literally stunning.
77. I was literally on the edge of my seat during the thriller.
78. The storm literally knocked out the power.
79. She was literally dancing with joy.
80. He was literally caught between a rock and a hard place.
81. The test was literally impossible.
82. I was literally daydreaming in class.
83. The fireworks were literally breathtaking.
84. She was literally glowing with happiness.
85. The cake was literally too good to be true.
86. I was literally in the dark about the surprise party.
87. The hike was literally a trek through the wilderness.
88. The coffee was literally keeping me awake.
89. I was literally speechless at the compliment.
90. The concert was literally a night to remember.
91. She was literally walking a tightrope.
92. The garden was literally bursting with flowers.
93. He was literally in a world of his own.
94. The puppy was literally too cute to handle.
95. I was literally drowning in work.
96. The sunset was literally a painting in the sky.
97. She was literally on fire during her performance.
98. The heat was literally unbearable.
99. He was literally chasing after his dreams.
100. I was literally lost for words after the event.