literalsomeone
literalsomeone is a term used in online discussions to describe a person who interprets statements and texts strictly according to their literal meaning, often ignoring figurative language, irony, or context. The word blends literal and someone, and is typically used as a descriptive label rather than a proper name. It is not a clinical term; rather, it signals a pattern of communication behavior in conversations, memes, and debates.
Origins of the term are informal and uncertain, but it has appeared in internet discourse since the
Usage: A literalsomeone is usually described as someone who asks for clarifications about statements that are
See also: literalism, literal thinker, tone policing, figurative language, sarcasm.
Notes: The term reflects ongoing debates about how language conveys meaning and how readers interpret text