The difference between Literally and Truly
When used as adverbs, literally means word for word, whereas truly means in accordance with the facts.
check bellow for the other definitions of Literally and Truly
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Literally as an adverb (speech act):
word for word; not figuratively; not as an idiom or metaphor
Examples:
"synonyms: actually really Thesaurus:actually"
"ant figuratively metaphorically virtually"
"When I saw on the news that there would be no school tomorrow because of the snowstorm, I literally jumped for joy, and hit my head on the ceiling fan."
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Literally as an adverb (degree, proscribed):
virtually, so to speak (often considered incorrect; see usage notes)
Examples:
"synonyms: virtually"
"He was so surprised, he literally jumped twenty feet in the air."
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Literally as an adverb (colloquial):
just, merely.
Examples:
"synonyms: merely Thesaurus:merely"
"You literally put it in the microwave for five minutes and it's done."
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Truly as an adverb (manner):
In accordance with the facts; truthfully, accurately.
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Truly as an adverb (modal):
Honestly, genuinely, in fact, really.
Examples:
"That is truly all I know."
"Truly, that is all I know."
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Truly as an adverb (degree):
Very.
Examples:
"You are truly silly."