literally true
Frequency: 8.025.0 per million words
To assert that a statement is factually correct and not a metaphor or exaggeration.
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Examples (20)
- Every word he said was literally true, without exaggeration.
- It is literally true that I never heard of him until I was in my late twenties.
- The historical account is literally true, supported by numerous documents.
- Her account of the incident was literally true, even if it sounded exaggerated.
- It's hard to believe, but her story is literally true in every detail.
- The prophecy turned out to be literally true, much to everyone's surprise.
- The prophecy turned out to be literally true, to everyone's astonishment.
- He meant what he said; his words were literally true.
- She always insists that her memories are literally true, not just embellished tales.
- Although it seems impossible, the story is literally true.
- Although it sounds fantastical, the scientist's discovery is literally true.
- The ancient text states that the hero was literally true to his word.
- The documentary aims to present a narrative that is literally true to events.
- She confirmed that the rumor was literally true, not just an urban legend.
- Can you confirm that this statement is literally true and not an analogy?
- For a scientist, every statement must be literally true and verifiable.
- He swore on his life that the information he provided was literally true.
- The description of the creature was literally true, down to the last detail.
- For legal purposes, only facts that are literally true can be admitted as evidence.
- If you follow the instructions, the outcome will be literally true to the recipe.