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Metaphoric
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Same as
metaphorical
.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adjective.
Of or pertaining to metaphor; comprising a metaphor; not literal; figurative; tropical
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adjective.
Like a
metaphor
.
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adjective.
expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another
Word Usage
"Cleanliness is not next to godliness; in metaphoric terms at least, it is godliness."
Equivalent
figurative
metaphorical
nonliteral
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
amnion
computer-enhanced
cotton/polyester
deep-dyed
dwarf-growing
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
figurative
tropical