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Figuratively

Verb Another word for figuratively — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Figuratively means using words or expressions to convey a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

Synonyms & similar words

literally metaphorically symbolically poetically imaginatively representatively allegorically nonliterally abstractly figurally imaginarily nonrepresentationally nonrealistically suggestively analogically emblematically nonconcretely nonobjectively nonnaturalistically semiotically significantly

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