Literal has 14 synonyms including plain, true, genuine. Opposite words include figurative and nonliteral. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with literal by meaning or context.
Literal contains 7 letters: 3 vowels (I, E, A) and 4 consonants (L, T, R). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Literal scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. As a 7-letter word, literal can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 3 vowels and 4 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| word-for-word | 22 | 22 | 13 |
| unembellished | 21 | 26 | 13 |
| explicit | 19 | 22 | 8 |
| unrhetorical | 17 | 20 | 12 |
| exact | 14 | 15 | 5 |
The most common synonyms for literal are plain, true, genuine, exact, explicit. In total, there are 14 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of literal include figurative, nonliteral.
Yes, literal is a valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 9 points.
Literal has 7 letters: 3 vowels (I, E, A) and 4 consonants (L, T, R).