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metaphorical - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'metaphorical' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Metaphorical [ a.]
- Of or pertaining to metaphor; comprising a metaphor; not literal; figurative; tropical; as, a metaphorical expression; a metaphorical sense.

Meaning of 'metaphorical' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . metaphorical [ s]
Meaning (1):
- expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another
Example in sentence:
  • a metaphorical expression;
  • metaphoric language