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/ˌmɛtəˈfɒɹɪkəl/ · adjective
Pertaining to or characterized by a metaphor; figurative; symbolic..
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Use metaphorical when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Metaphorical means Pertaining to or characterized by a metaphor; figurative; symbolic..
Common synonyms include metaphoric, figurative, nonliteral.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
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