Associations to the word «Literalism»

Wiktionary

LITERALISM, noun. Literal interpretation or understanding; adherence to the exact letter or precise significance, as in interpreting or translating.
LITERALISM, noun. (arts) The style of art portraying a subject as literally and accurately as possible.

Dictionary definition

LITERALISM, noun. The doctrine of realistic (literal) portrayal in art or literature.
LITERALISM, noun. A disposition to interpret statements in their literal sense.

Wise words

Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe