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Meaning of metaphorically
The primary meaning of "metaphorically" is to describe something in a manner that is not literal, but rather symbolic or representative.
Etymology of metaphorically
The word "metaphorically" originates from the Greek words "meta" meaning beyond or transcending, and "phor" meaning to carry, combined with the suffix "-ically" which forms an adverb.
Historically, the term has been used in linguistic and literary contexts to describe the process of carrying a meaning beyond its literal sense, creating a new understanding or interpretation.
Synonyms
figuratively
symbolically
allegorically
representatively
typically
characteristically
emblematically
illustratively
exemplarily
paradigmatically
archetypally
prototypically
ideally
conceptually
notionally
virtually
hypothetically
speculatively
theoretically
abstractly
notionally
conceptually
imaginatively
creatively
interpretively
subjectively
figuratively
symbolically
allusively
suggestively
implicitly
tacitly
inferentially
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "metaphorically" as in a metaphorical manner, using a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that is not literally true but helps to explain an idea or make a comparison.
- * It can also imply a sense of speaking or expressing something in an indirect or non-literal way.
Usage Examples
- He spoke metaphorically about the journey of life, comparing it to a winding road with many twists and turns.
- * The artist's use of color was metaphorically representative of the emotions she was trying to convey.
- * When he said he was feeling trapped, he was speaking metaphorically about his situation at work.
Antonyms
literally
actually
really
truly
factually
honestly
authentically
genuinely
sincerely
realistically
practically
concretely
tangibly
physically
materially
visibly
obviously
explicitly
directly
clearly
straightforwardly
unmistakably