Synonyms for overliteral
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Excessively literal.
Near-synonym: hyperliteral
Related words
- Is a kind of
- literal
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| overliteral | steady | |
| literalistic | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 12 letters
- literalistic, hyperliteral