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