metaphorical

CEFRC1

/ˌmɛtəˈfɒɹɪkəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Used to describe something through comparison rather than literal meaning.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Pertaining to or characterized by a metaphor; figurative; symbolic.

Examples

  • "Literally" can literally mean "metaphorically". "Literal" meaning "metaphorical" is also a literal irony.

  • Poetry is the expression of truth in metaphorical language.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • [ˌmeɾ.əˈfɔɹ.ɪ.kɫ̩]
  • [ˌmɛɾ.əˈfoɹ.ɪ.kɫ̩]

Deep Dive

More examples

In context

  • metaphorical answer

  • metaphorical depiction

  • metaphorical description

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From metaphoric + -al.