Definition of Figuratively

1. Adverb. In a figurative sense. "Figuratively speaking,..."

Partainyms: Figurative
Antonyms: Literally

Definition of Figuratively

1. Adverb. (context: manner) In a figurative manner. ¹

2. Adverb. (context: speech act) (non-gloss definition Used to indicate that what follows is to be taken as a figure of speech, not literally.) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Figuratively

1. [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Figuratively

figural aftereffect
figural blindness
figurally
figurant
figurante
figurantes
figurants
figurate
figurate number
figurate numbers
figurated
figurately
figuration
figurations
figurative
figuratively (current term)
figurativeness
figuratus
figure
figure-of-8 abnormality
figure-of-8 bandage
figure-of-8 suture
figure-of-eight
figure-of-eights
figure-of-speech
figure and ground
figure dash
figure dashes
figure eights

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