Figurative

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪɡjərətɪv/

Figurative (adjective)

  1. Using words to mean something different from their usual meaning.
  2. Expressing ideas through symbols or images, not direct words.

Examples

  • Her speech was full of figurative language.
  • He often uses figurative expressions in his writing.

Common collocations: figurative language, figurative expression, figurative meaning, convey figurative

Synonyms of Figurative

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Figurative

  • when discussing language or meaning