Figurative
Representing by a figure, or by resemblance; typical; representative.
Used in a sense that is tropical, as a metaphor; not literal; -- applied to words and expressions.
Abounding in figures of speech; flowery; florid; as, a highly figurative description.
Relating to the representation of form or figure by drawing, carving, etc. See Figure, n., 2.
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Figurative Translations
figurative in Dutch is oneigenlijk, figuurlijk
figurative in German is bildlich
figurative in Portuguese is figurativo
figurative in Spanish is figurado
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