Comment by Dilettante_
8 days ago
If you're unable to discern that the word serves a purpose(emphasis) in that sentence, I literally don't know what to say to you.
8 days ago
If you're unable to discern that the word serves a purpose(emphasis) in that sentence, I literally don't know what to say to you.
It used to be that literally had a meaningful definition - quite literally. Now it doesn’t (see #2) [https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/literally]
Not everyone has caught up.
Of course I can discern that. I think it sounds stupid and childish, and makes someone appear less intelligent. Overused and misused word. But this is now derailing the thread.
I’m with you here - it’s a completely superfluous word that the young have adopted as some form of belonging ritual. It has no purpose, adds no emphasis and is just poor English masquerading as a statement.
Superfluous words serve no purpose, though your use of one here emphasizes your lack of maturity. If that’s your goal, good writing.