Figurative
Pronunciation: /ˈfɪɡjərətɪv/
Figurative (adjective)
- Using words to mean something different from their usual meaning.
- 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