Figurative Definition & Meaning

expressing, composed of, or based on an analogy; "the analogical use of a metaphor"

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted; "a drawn-out argument"; "an extended discussion

consisting of or forming human or animal figures; "a figural design

expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another; "a metaphorical expression"; "metaphoric language"

expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another; "a metaphorical expression"; "metaphoric language"

using the name of one thing for that of another with which it is closely associated

using the name of one thing for that of another with which it is closely associated

of or relating to poetry; "poetic works"; "a poetic romance" characterized by romantic imagery

(used especially of art) depicting objects, figures,or scenes as seen; "representational art"; "representational images"

using the name of a part for that of the whole or the whole for the part