The adverb literally was formed in English by adding the adverbial suffix -ly to literal, an adjective borrowed from Late Latin litterālis “of or relating to letters or literature.” (When we say “the letter of the law,” we are referring to its literal, or most obvious, meaning that follows the actual wording of the law …

What type of word is literally?

The adverb literally means “actually,” and we use it when we want others to know we’re serious, not exaggerating or being metaphorical.

Is exactly an adverb?

exactly adverb (ACCURATELY)