Definition of Metaphorical

1. Adjective. Expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another. "Metaphoric language"

Exact synonyms: Metaphoric
Similar to: Figurative, Nonliteral
Derivative terms: Metaphor, Metaphor

Definition of Metaphorical

1. Adjective. Pertaining to or characterized by a metaphor; figurative; symbolic. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Metaphorical

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Metaphorical

metaperspective
metaperspectives
metaphase
metaphase II
metaphase i
metaphase plate
metaphases
metaphilosopher
metaphilosophers
metaphilosophical
metaphilosophies
metaphilosophy
metaphor
metaphore
metaphoric
metaphorical (current term)
metaphorical extension
metaphorical theism
metaphorically
metaphoricity
metaphorise
metaphorist
metaphorists
metaphorize
metaphors
metaphosphate
metaphosphates
metaphosphoric
metaphosphoric acid
metaphrase

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