Metaphorically Definition
adverb
(manner) In a metaphoric manner; not literally; by means of metaphor.
He conveyed his teachings metaphorically.
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(speech act) Used to draw attention that what follows is a metaphor, not to be taken literally.
Metaphorically, he was crushed.
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Origin of Metaphorically
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metaphorical + -ly
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