literalist
/ˈlɪtərəlɪst/
noun
- A person who interprets words or texts exactly as written, without allowing for figurative or metaphorical meaning.
- The teacher explained that a literalist might misunderstand poetry.
- As a literalist, he took every joke seriously and missed the humor.
- Literalists often struggle with idioms like 'break a leg.'
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