figuratively — in a way that uses words in a non-literal sense; metaphorically
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that uses words in a non-literal sense; metaphorically
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɪɡjərətɪvli/
Example Sentences
- My mom figuratively exploded when she saw my report card.
- I'm figuratively drowning in homework this week.
- He figuratively jumped for joy when he won the lottery.
figuratively
ADVERB[/ˈfɪɡjərətɪvli/]
in a way that uses words in a non-literal sense; metaphorically
💡 Concept
in a way that uses words in a non-literal sense; metaphorically
🎵 Rhyme
Not literally, but figuratively - specifically clear now!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈfɪɡjərətɪvli/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈfɪɡərətɪvli/
🌳Etymology
Rootfigur
Suffix--atively
🎵Rhyme
literallyspecificallytypically
literally
specifically
typically
🔗Collocations
figuratively speaking
figuratively drowning
figuratively explode
figuratively flying
figuratively starving
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom figuratively exploded when she saw my report card.”
“I'm figuratively drowning in homework this week.”
“He figuratively jumped for joy when he won the lottery.”
“She was figuratively walking on air after her first date.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
metaphoricallysymbolicallyallegorically
Antonyms
literallyactuallyreally
Related
figurefigurativemetaphorsymbolism
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