figurative.
Of use as a metaphor, simile, metonym or other figure of speech, as opposed to literal; using figures.
Meaning & usage
Of use as a metaphor, simile, metonym or other figure of speech, as opposed to literal; using figures.
Metaphorically so called.
With many figures of speech.
Emblematic, symbolic; representative, exemplative.
Representing forms recognisable in life and clearly derived from real object sources, in contrast to abstract art.
Where this word comes from
From Middle French figuratif.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.