You use the word metaphorical to indicate that you are not using words with their ordinary meaning, but are describing something by means of an image or symbol.
It turns out Levy is talking in metaphorical terms.
The ship may be heading for the metaphorical rocks unless a buyer can be found.
Synonyms: figurative, symbolic, emblematic, allegorical More Synonyms of metaphorical
metaphoricallyadverb [ADVERB with verb]
You're speaking metaphorically, I hope.
Examples of 'metaphorical' in a sentence
metaphorical
Twelve men and women plucked at random off a metaphorical Clapham omnibus to hold her destiny in their collective hands.
Aird, Catherine A DEAD LIBERTY
`I just wondered if it could be somehow metaphorical ," he said.
Ferrars, Elizabeth THE OTHER DEVIL'S NAME
In other languages
metaphorical
British English: metaphorical ADJECTIVE
You use the word metaphorical to indicate that you are not using words with their ordinary meaning, but are describing something by means of an image or symbol.
It turns out he is talking in metaphorical terms.
American English: metaphorical
Brazilian Portuguese: metafórico
Chinese: 比喻意义上的
European Spanish: metafórico
French: métaphorique
German: metaphorisch
Italian: metaforico
Japanese: 比喩的な
Korean: 은유적인
European Portuguese: metafórico
Latin American Spanish: metafórico
Definition of 'metaphorical'
(adjective)
The ship may be heading for the metaphorical rocks unless a buyer can be found.