literality

/ˌlɪtəˈrælɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being literal, especially in language or interpretation.

“The poet’s use of metaphor was criticized for lacking in literality.”

2. quality

The quality of being literal or exact.

“The translation was praised for its high degree of literality.”

3. noun

A quality or characteristic of something.

“The novel’s exploration of the character’s literality added depth to the story.”

Synonyms

  • exactness
  • literalness

Antonyms

  • figurality
  • metaphor