I will continue to expose the misuse of the word when I come across it, especially by folks like newscasters who should know better!
The reason for bringing this up is a Facebook note from my friend Callie Corley pointing out that Google's definition of the word now sides with those who misuse it.
Honest.
Google says literally means figuratively.
lit·er·al·ly
/ˈlitərəlē/
Adverb
- In a literal manner or sense; exactly: "the driver took it literally when asked to go straight over the traffic circle".
- Used to acknowledge that something is not literally true but is used for emphasis or to express strong feeling.
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