Definition of METAPHORICAL

metaphorical

Adjective Satellite

  • expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another
    • "a metaphorical expression"

Adj

  • Pertaining to or characterized by a metaphor; figurative; symbolic.

Examples

  • "metaphorical depiction"
  • "metaphorical description"
  • "metaphorical question"

Origin / Etymology

From metaphoric + -al.

Synonyms

metaphoric

Scrabble Score: 21

metaphorical is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
metaphorical is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
metaphorical is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

metaphorical is a valid Words With Friends word