metaphoric — relating to or involving metaphor; symbolic rather than literal
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or involving metaphor; symbolic rather than literal
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmetəˈfɔrɪk/
Korean meaning: 은유적인, 비유적인
Korean pronunciation: 메터**포**릭
Example Sentences
- When the teacher said 'Knowledge is power,' she was being metaphoric, not suggesting we could lift weights with our brains.
- His metaphoric description of life as a roller coaster helped everyone understand his emotional journey.
- The poet's metaphoric use of storms to describe heartbreak was so effective that readers started carrying umbrellas to poetry readings.
metaphoric
ADJECTIVE//ˌmetəˈfɔrɪk//
relating to or involving metaphor; symbolic rather than literal
a teacher points to a painted canvas showing a dove carrying an olive branch while explaining to a young student. The student nods thoughtfully as the teacher gestures between the dove painting and a small peace symbol chart nearby. The dove image represents the concept of peace without directly stating it. Other students gather around easels painting their own symbolic images like hearts for love and suns for happiness. The classroom walls display various symbolic artworks showing how images can represent deeper meanings. how symbols and images can represent ideas beyond their literal appearance
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Origin
From Greek 'metaphora' meaning 'to carry over' or 'transfer,' combining the idea of moving meaning from one thing to another.
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“When the teacher said 'Knowledge is power,' she was being metaphoric, not suggesting we could lift weights with our brains.”
“His metaphoric description of life as a roller coaster helped everyone understand his emotional journey.”
“The poet's metaphoric use of storms to describe heartbreak was so effective that readers started carrying umbrellas to poetry readings.”
“The novel's metaphoric structure mirrors the protagonist's psychological development.”
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