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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

literalizer

/ˈlɪtərɪsaɪzər/ noun · British & US
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What does literalizer mean?

noun

One who literalizes; a person who interprets a text or statement in a literal sense, often to the point of missing its intended meaning. A person who takes words or phrases at face value without considering their figurative or metaphorical implications.

Example

"The literalizer of the group's message was unable to understand the joke, taking it literally and becoming upset."

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