Definition of METAPHORICALLY

metaphorically

Meanings

Adverb

  • in a metaphorical manner
    • "she expressed herself metaphorically"

Adv

  • In a metaphorical manner; not literally; by means of metaphor.
  • Used to draw attention that what follows is a metaphor, not to be taken literally

Origin / Etymology

From metaphorical + -ly.

Synonyms

nonliterally

Antonyms

literally

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