Definitions from Wiktionary (figurative)
▸ adjective: Of use as a metaphor, simile, metonym or other figure of speech, as opposed to literal; using figures; as when saying that someone who eats more than they should is a pig or like a pig.
▸ adjective: Metaphorically so called.
▸ adjective: With many figures of speech.
▸ adjective: Emblematic, symbolic; representative, exemplative
▸ adjective: (art) Representing forms recognisable in life and clearly derived from real object sources, in contrast to abstract art.
figurative language,
Figurative art,
figurative speech,
figurative counterpoint,
Literal and figurative language,
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▸ adjective: Of use as a metaphor, simile, metonym or other figure of speech, as opposed to literal; using figures; as when saying that someone who eats more than they should is a pig or like a pig.
▸ adjective: Metaphorically so called.
▸ adjective: With many figures of speech.
▸ adjective: Emblematic, symbolic; representative, exemplative
▸ adjective: (art) Representing forms recognisable in life and clearly derived from real object sources, in contrast to abstract art.
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figural,
metaphorical,
poetic,
representational,
analogical,
synecdochical,
metonymic,
extended,
tropical,
nonliteral,
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