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/
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
Calling her a rock in difficult times was a metaphoric way of saying that she was strong and dependable.
The poet used a metaphoric description of time as a river flowing endlessly toward the sea.
The novel uses metaphoric images to explore philosophical questions and reveal the characters' psychological struggles.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'metaphora' meaning 'to carry over' or 'transfer,' combining the idea of moving meaning from one thing to another.
Breakdown
meta- (beyond/across) + phor- (to carry) + -ic (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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