<p>To say “For her however, the meaning was dictionary”. Trying to come up with a nicer way of saying “She took it literally” :P.</p>
<p>Nope…</p>
<p>Not at all.</p>
<p>Okay, what about “For her, the meaning was literal”?</p>
<p>it seems like you’re trying too hard to be eloquent (and losing your point in the process) - why not just say ‘she took it literally’?</p>
<p>^agreed. It’s in active voice which is a plus.</p>
<p>Hmmm, I guess you’re right. It’s part of a college essay I’m writing, so I’m trying (and like you said, probably too hard) to sound “eloquent”. I just feel that if they read something as simple as “she took it literally”, they’ll mark me off as your Average Joe writer. I know it seems stupid…</p>
<p>College admission officers want to hear your own voice, not the voice of a contrived English essay with eloquence and cold preciseness.</p>