Metaphorical
Pronunciation: /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːrɪkəl/
Metaphorical (adj)
- Using an image or comparison to describe something, not meaning it is literally true.
- Expressing an idea through symbols or figures of speech rather than direct, exact statements.
Examples
- Her speech used metaphorical language, not literal facts.
- When he said, “Time is money,” he meant it metaphorically.
Metaphorical (adjective)
Examples
- Her smile was a metaphorical sunrise, not a real one.
- The author uses metaphorical language to describe fear.