English

Adjective
figurative (figuratively)

1. metaphorical|Metaphorical, as opposed to literal, a form of speech in which figures of speech are applied and there is an intention for the reader to understand a deeper meaning than the face-value of the words. Also known as "reading between the lines."

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#:*"The lovers she seems to pursue with her figurative language in fact retreat under the barrage of similes, metaphors and fables." — New York Times, May 1, 2005

1. Metaphorically so called
2. With many figures of speech
3. Emblematic

Translations
trans-top|metaphorical form of speech
Finnish: kuvaannollinen
German: bildlich, figürlich, symbolisch, übertragen
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trans-top|metaphorically so called
German: im übertragenen Sinne
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trans-top|with many figures of speech
German: bilderreich
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trans-top|emblematic
German: sinnbildlich, symbolisch
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Italian

Adjective
figurative f

1. Feminine plural form of figurativo

Category:Italian adjective forms

es:figurative
fr:figurative
io:figurative
id:figurative
pl:figurative
ru:figurative
fi:figurative
te:figurative
vi:figurative
tr:figurative
zh:figurative

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