01 Word definition

literally

9 letters · 3 vowels · 6 consonants

Is LITERALLY a word?

Yes. LITERALLY is a 9-letter adverb. (intensifier before a figurative expression) without exaggeration Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell LITERALLY?

L-I-T-E-R-A-L-L-Y

LITERALLY contains 9 letters, begins with L, and ends with Y.

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Meaning and definition

1adverb

  1. (intensifier before a figurative expression) without exaggeration

    our eyes were literally pinned to TV during the Gulf War
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score12points
Words With Friends14points
Word length9letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is LITERALLY spelled?

L1I2T3E4R5A6L7L8Y9
Starts withLITFirst 3 letters
Ends withLLYLast 3 letters
Unique letters7Repeats L
Vowel balance3 / 6Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play LITERALLY?

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Base tile value: 12 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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FAQ Quick answers

About LITERALLY.

How do you spell LITERALLY?

LITERALLY is spelled L-I-T-E-R-A-L-L-Y. It contains 9 letters.