figuratively

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• figuratively — adverb In a figurative manner. Shepherd A word naturally of frequent occurence in Scripture. This word is used figuratively to represent the relation of rulers to their subjects and of God to his people. Ant: literally …   Wiktionary

• figuratively — See figuratively, literally …   Dictionary of problem words and expressions

• figuratively — fig|u|ra|tive|ly [ fıgjərətıvli ] adverb using words not in their normal LITERAL meaning but in a way that makes a description more interesting or impressive: I laughed until I nearly died, figuratively speaking, of course …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• figuratively — UK [ˈfɪɡərətɪvlɪ] / US [ˈfɪɡjərətɪvlɪ] adverb using words not in their normal literal meaning but in a way that makes a description more interesting or impressive I laughed until I nearly died, figuratively speaking, of course …   English dictionary

• figuratively — figurative ► ADJECTIVE 1) not using words literally; metaphorical. 2) Art representing forms that are recognizably derived from life. DERIVATIVES figuratively adverb figurativeness noun …   English terms dictionary

• figuratively — adverb in a figurative sense (Freq. 1) figuratively speaking,... • Ant: ↑literally • Derived from adjective: ↑figurative …   Useful english dictionary

• figuratively, literally — Figuratively means not literally, that is, metaphorically (by means of a likeness or figure of speech). Literally means really, actually. Literally means in a manner true to the exact meaning of the words it accompanies ; figuratively means in a… …   Dictionary of problem words and expressions

• figuratively / literally —    Figuratively refers to metaphoric speech, not realistic or exact: To say, Horace died laughing, is to speak figuratively.    Literally refers to realistic or exact speech: If Horace literally died laughing, he must be buried (but it was not… …   Confused words

• figuratively / literally —    Figuratively refers to metaphoric speech, not realistic or exact: To say, Horace died laughing, is to speak figuratively.    Literally refers to realistic or exact speech: If Horace literally died laughing, he must be buried (but it was not… …   Confused words

• Figuratively — Figurative Fig ur*a*tive, a. [L. figurativus: cf. F. figuratif. See {Figurative}.] 1. Representing by a figure, or by resemblance; typical; representative. [1913 Webster] This, they will say, was figurative, and served, by God s appointment, but… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• figuratively — adverb see figurative …   New Collegiate Dictionary