figurative

One entry found for figurative.

Main Entry: fig·u·ra·tive
Pronunciation: 'fi-g(y)&-r&-tiv
Function: adjective
1 a : representing by a figure or resemblance : EMBLEMATIC b : of or relating to representation of form or figure in art <figurative sculpture>
2 a : expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another with which it may be regarded as analogous : METAPHORICAL <figurative language> b : characterized by figures of speech <a figurative description>
- fig·u·ra·tive·ly adverb
- fig·u·ra·tive·ness noun