literalist

[US]/ˈlɪt.ər.əl.ɪst/
[UK]/ˈlɪt.ər.əl.ɪst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a person who interprets words in their most basic sense without metaphor or allegory

Phrases & Collocations

literalist approach

literalist interpretation

literalist view

literalist thinker

literalist mindset

literalist stance

literalist reading

literalist theory

literalist perspective

literalist belief

Example Sentences

the literalist interpretation of the text can lead to misunderstandings.

as a literalist, she struggles with metaphorical language.

his literalist approach to art limits his creativity.

the teacher explained that a literalist view can miss deeper meanings.

many literalists find it hard to appreciate poetry.

a literalist often takes statements at face value.

in discussions, a literalist might challenge figurative expressions.

her literalist tendencies sometimes cause conflict in debates.

being a literalist can be both an advantage and a disadvantage.

the literalist perspective often clashes with more abstract viewpoints.

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