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Definition of Figurative
1. Adjective. (used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech. "Figurative language"
Exact synonyms: Nonliteral
Similar to: Analogical, Extended, Metaphoric, Metaphorical, Metonymic, Metonymical, Poetic, Synecdochic, Synecdochical, Tropical
Also: Rhetorical
Antonyms: Literal
Similar to: Analogical, Extended, Metaphoric, Metaphorical, Metonymic, Metonymical, Poetic, Synecdochic, Synecdochical, Tropical
Also: Rhetorical
Antonyms: Literal
2. Adjective. Consisting of or forming human or animal figures. "The figurative art of the humanistic tradition"
Definition of Figurative
1. a. Representing by a figure, or by resemblance; typical; representative.
Definition of Figurative
1. [adj]