Opposite of Literal, Antonym of Literal, 16 Opposite Words For Literal

Opposite of Literal, Antonym of Literal, 16 Opposite Words For Literal

Meaning; A misprint of a letter

Opposites of Literal

  • actual
  • whole
  • verbal
  • realistic
  • just
  • genuine
  • down-to-earth
  • real
  • complete
  • realist
  • textual
  • authentic
  • practical
  • full
  • exact
  • true

Example Sentences

  • Jessica explained the literal meaning of the phrase.
  • If there were such a thing as terminal literalism, you’d have died in childhood.

Most Common Opposite Words List

already – not yet
argue – agree
arrest – free
arrival – departure
arrive – depart
busy – lazy
buy – sell
calm – excited
careful – careless
careless – careful
catch – miss
ceiling – floor
defend – attack
empty – full
fix – break
flat – hilly
harvest – plant
humid – dry
hungry – thirsty
husband – wife
ose – win
loser – winner
loud – quiet
ever – always
new – ancient
occupied – vacant
odd – even
off – on
resent – past
private – public
sad – happy
sadness – happiness
safe – dangerous
safety – danger
thin – thick
useless – useful
vacant – occupied
valley – mountain
omen – men
yes – no
young – old