metaphorically

English

Etymology

metaphorical +‎ -ly

Adverb

metaphorically (comparative more metaphorically, superlative most metaphorically)

(manner) In a metaphoric manner; not literally; by means of metaphor.
He conveyed his teachings metaphorically.
(speech act) Used to draw attention that what follows is a metaphor, not to be taken literally
Metaphorically, he was crushed.

Antonyms

literally

Translations

in a metaphoric manner

Italian: metaforicamente (it)
Polish: w przenośni, metaforycznie
Spanish: metafóricamente (es)
Swedish: metaforiskt

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