Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
metaphorical
Adjective
/ˌmɛtəˈfɔrɪkəl/
Definition
Relating to or using metaphor; figurative.
Examples
- Her words were metaphorical, comparing life to a journey filled with ups and downs.
- The speaker used metaphorical language to illustrate the complexities of love.
- In the story, the metaphorical meaning of the river represents the passage of time.
Meaning
Describing something in a way that is not literal, often to suggest a similarity or to convey a deeper meaning.
Synonyms
- figurative
- symbolic
- representational
