figurative

  1. Adjective.  Metaphorical or tropical, as opposed to literal; using figures; as of the use of "cats and dogs" in the phrase "It's raining cats and dogs".
  2. Adjective.  Metaphorically so called.
  3. Adjective.  With many figures of speech.
  4. Adjective.  Emblematic.

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