LEARNit Dictionary
literal
adjective
/ˈlɪtərəl/
UK
/ˈlɪtərəl/
US
1
being the most basic meaning of a word or phrase, rather than an extended or poetic meaning
لغوی, اصلی
compare
figurative
,
metaphorical
2
that follows the original words exactly
تحتاللفظی, کلمه به کلمه
a literal translation
compare
free
3
not having or showing any imagination
بی تخیل, سطحی, سادهانگار
Her interpretation of the music was too literal.