Synonyms for literalistic
- adjective
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Adjective
1. Overliteral — using a method of interpretation regarded as woodenly, inflexibly, or simplistically literal in its perceived…
Definitions
- adj. 1
Using a method of interpretation regarded as woodenly, inflexibly, or simplistically literal in its perceived neglect of such considerations as context, genre, and authorial intent.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| literalistic | rising | |
| overliteral | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
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- 11 letters
- overliteral
- 12 letters
- hyperliteral