metaphorically
(adverb) in a metaphorical manner; “she expressed herself metaphorically”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
metaphorically (comparative more metaphorically, superlative most metaphorically)
(manner) In a metaphoric manner; not literally; by means of metaphor.
Used to draw attention that what follows is a metaphor, not to be taken literally
• literally
Source: Wiktionary
Met`a*phor"ic, Met`a*phor"ic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. métaphorique.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to metaphor; comprising a metaphor; not literal; figurative; tropical; as, a metaphorical expression; a metaphorical sense.
– Met`a*phor"ic*al*ly, adv.
– Met`a*phor"ic*al*ness, n.
Met`a*phor"ic, Met`a*phor"ic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. métaphorique.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to metaphor; comprising a metaphor; not literal; figurative; tropical; as, a metaphorical expression; a metaphorical sense.
– Met`a*phor"ic*al*ly, adv.
– Met`a*phor"ic*al*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
26 June 2025
(adverb) in a dispirited manner without hope; “the first Mozartian opera to be subjected to this curious treatment ran dispiritedly for five performances”
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