figurative

Short definition from Wiktionary

Adjective

1. 1
   Of use as a metaphor, simile, metonym or other figure of speech, as opposed to literal; using figures.
2. 2
   Metaphorically so called.
3. 3
   With many figures of speech.
4. 4
   Emblematic, symbolic; representative, exemplative
5. 5
   Representing forms recognisable in life and clearly derived from real object sources, in contrast to abstract art.