Figurative Definition

fĭgyər-ə-tĭv
adjective
Based on or making use of figures of speech; metaphorical.
Figurative language.
American Heritage
Having to do with figure drawing, painting, etc.
Webster's New World
Representing by means of a figure, symbol, or likeness.
Webster's New World
Not in its original, usual, literal, or exact sense; representing one concept in terms of another that may be thought of as analogous with it; metaphoric.
In “screaming headlines,” the word “screaming” is a figurative use.
Webster's New World
Containing figures of speech.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Figurative

  • From Middle French figuratif

    From Wiktionary

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