ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Nonliterally

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Nonliterally is an adverb meaning In a manner that is not literal.

Meaning

In a manner that is not literal.

Example Sentences

You speak nonliterally when you say one thing and mean something else instead.

Synonyms for nonliterally

Depending on context, synonyms include figuratively, metaphorically.

Antonyms for nonliterally

Common opposites include literally.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include unliterally, unfiguratively, nonallegorically, unmetaphorically, metaphorically, literarily.

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