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Definition of figuratively - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
1.
sentence adverbused to indicate non-literal speech
- Figuratively, she was on top of the world.
2.
mannerin a metaphorical or symbolic way
- He figuratively flew through his homework.
Expressions with figuratively
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in a metaphorical or symbolic way
He was, figuratively speaking, drowning in paperwork.
in both literal and metaphorical ways simultaneously
He was literally and figuratively on fire during the game.
Origin of figuratively
Latin, figurativus (metaphorical)
Terms with figuratively included in their meaning
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hyperbolic
figuratively, a very large number
metaphor
way of looking at something, literally or figuratively
defense action
block an attack physically or figuratively
categorizing ideas
mentally or figuratively group something in a category
range
wide area or strip, sometimes used figuratively for people or land
figurative
strip of something figuratively
figurative injury
figuratively cause injury or pain to someone
large amount
large quantity or number of something, figuratively
figuratively
insignificant person in a particular situation
figuratively restricted
restricted in freedom or action
figurative
remove imperfections or rough elements figuratively
figurative
inner parts of something, often used figuratively
literal or figurative
cut or break something into parts, literally or figuratively
trapped figuratively
involved in a complex or difficult situation
figurative
make someone feel extremely surprised or amazed figuratively
figurative control
restrain or control figuratively
figurative
figuratively burdened or obligated
figurative
figuratively destroy or damage intensely
figurative
figuratively failsafe or unassailable
language
figuratively sweet words or actions
figurative use
used to mean figuratively or metaphorically
communication
commit to suppress speech or expression figuratively
figuratively
contrary to the expected course
figuratively old
old-fashioned or outdated
Examples of figuratively in a sentence
She was, figuratively speaking, a walking encyclopedia. She figuratively exploded with excitement. The news figuratively broke the internet.
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- French:métaphoriquement, ...
- German:im übertragenen Sinne, figurativ, ...
- Italian:figurativamente, simbolicamente, ...
- Spanish:figuradamente, simbólicamente, ...
- Portuguese:figurativamente, ...
- Chinese:比喻地, 象征性地, ...
- Japanese:比喩的に, ...
- Arabic:مَجَازِيًّا, رَمْزِيًّا, ...
- Hebrew:בְּאוֹפֶן צִיוּרִי, בְּהַשְׁאָלָה, ...
- Russian:фигурально, образно, ...
- Ukrainian:фігурально, символічно, ...
- Hindi:लाक्षणिक रूप से, रूपकात्मक रूप से, ...
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