figurative


Definition: Meaning of, figurative in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈfɪɡ(ə)rətɪv /

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  1. a figurative word or phrase is used in a different way from its usual meaning, to give you a particular idea or picture in your mind [↪  literal]
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  2. technical figurative art shows objects, people, or the countryside as they really look [↪  abstract]
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