literalist
n.
Sample Sentences
- The poet's use of metaphor was lost on the literalist, who could only interpret the words at face value.
- As a literalist, she struggled to appreciate the nuances of irony in the comedian's routine.
- In debates about literature, he often clashed with literalists who dismissed the deeper meanings behind the texts.
- Her literalist approach to the script left little room for the creativity the director hoped to inspire.
- While some enjoy abstract art, he remains a literalist, preferring clear representations of reality.
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