figuratively
Meaning
- In a figurative manner.
- Used to indicate that what follows is to be taken as a figure of speech, not literally.
Synonyms
using imagery
in the figurative sense
over sentimental
flattering hypocritical manner
Translations
bildliche
en sentido figurado
figuurlijk
مجازيا
μεταφορικά
figurativamente
au sens figuréFrequency
Etymology
From figurative + -ly.
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