Metaphoric
Pronunciation: /ˈmitəˈfoʊˈɹɪk/
Metaphoric (adj)
- Using a comparison to describe something, without saying it is literally that thing.
- Not meant to be taken exactly as stated; intended to suggest an idea or feeling.
Examples
- Her speech used metaphoric language, not literal facts.
- He called the job a “roller coaster,” a metaphoric description.
Metaphoric (adjective)
Examples
- Her speech used metaphoric language to explain the idea.
- The poem is metaphoric, comparing light to hope.