Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > L Synonyms of literalism Find synonyms for: Noun 1. literalism, doctrine, philosophy, philosophical system, school of thought, ism usage: the doctrine of realistic (literal) portrayal in art or literature 2. literalism, inclination, disposition, tendency usage: a disposition to interpret statements in their literal sense WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of literalism (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 12 Steps to a New Year New Year's Resolution to Slim Down? Martin Luther King Speeches Books of the Bible: Old Testament Books in Order ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: contretemps Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language