Use of the word Literally

[HeadKilla]

I am disgusted by how it has now become acceptable to use the word literally for emphasis when in fact its not literally correct. When did this start happening and what can be done to stop its spread?

[Mr_Bramboy]

"Literally" is used for emphasis while not being literally true'. Get used to the times!

[Jam]

I'm going to literally kill someone if one more person doesn't use the word literally literally.

[deleted_user]

As Jam conveniently demonstrated, literally x2 is the new, true definition of literally, and literally x1 is merely an intensifier.

[fightinfrenchman]

Just use the word "honestly" instead. Example sentence:

"Honestly, I hope you die."

[deleted_user]

It's frustrating but also this is how languages evolve, although in this particular case I do not believe it will be successful, I do not believe the misuse of the word is effective, and it will eventually fall out of favor in speakers.

[evilcheadar]

Wendy’s siracha literally burn my asshole. Appropriatly used?

[Jam]

Maybe figuratively will catch on. I'm figuratively going to explode if you say that again.

[fightinfrenchman]

Wendy’s siracha literally burn my asshole. Appropriatly used?

What the fuck are you eating at Wendy's?

[evilcheadar]

Wendy’s siracha literally burn my asshole. Appropriatly used?

What the fuck are you eating at Wendy's?

Spicey nuggets + siracha + I eat the rest out of packet if I run out of nuggets

[fightinfrenchman]

Wendy’s siracha literally burn my asshole. Appropriatly used?

What the fuck are you eating at Wendy's?

Spicey nuggets + siracha + I eat the rest out of packet if I run out of nuggets

Just get regular nuggets and see if that makes a difference

[Amsel_]

It's literally not a big deal.

[UpMySleeves]

I'm looking forward to the day when all we'll use is telepathic emojis and memes.

[Dolan]

I'm literally looking forward to the day when we'll all use string literals to communicate.

[HeadKilla]

Just use the word "honestly" instead. Example sentence:

"Honestly, I hope you die."

This used to be more common back in the 90's. Then it became overused and the people that use it often tend to use it in an attempt to mislead you. Very similar to literally now. I noticed Wellhii uses honestly lots when stating his opinion.

And everybody dies, so perhaps hope for something a little more interesting.