English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
LITERALLY, LITERARILY, LITERATELY
I ~literarily~ stood at a spot for 3 hours (nonstandard).
I ~literately~ stood at a spot for 3 hours (nonstandard).
I *literally* stood at a spot for 3 hours (standard).
You use literally to emphasise that what you are saying is true, even though it seems exaggerated or surprising.
~Literally~ speaking, Wole Soyinka is a global star (nonstandard).
~Literately~ speaking, Wole Soyinka is a global star (nonstandard).
*Literarily* speaking, Wole Soyinka is a global star (standard).
Literarily means in a way that relates to literature.
I ~literally~ express myself on educational issues (nonstandard).
I ~literarily~ express myself on educational issues (nonstandard).
I *literately* express myself on educational issues (standard).
Literately means in a way that shows that you can express yourself clearly in written form.
GAB
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