Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
figurative
Adjective
/ˈfɪɡjʊrətɪv/
Definition
Relating to figures of speech; metaphorical rather than literal.
Examples
- Her use of figurative language added depth to her poetry.
- When he said he was on top of the world, he was speaking in a figurative sense.
Meaning
Figurative language uses words in ways that deviate from their literal meanings to convey complex ideas or emotions.
Synonyms
- Metaphorical
- Symbolic
- Imaginative
- Nonliteral
