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figuratively

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fig·u·ra·tive  (fgyr--tv)
adj.
1.
a. Based on or making use of figures of speech; metaphorical: figurative language.
b. Containing many figures of speech; ornate.
2. Represented by a figure or resemblance; symbolic or emblematic.
3. Of or relating to artistic representation by means of animal or human figures.
figu·ra·tive·ly adv.
figu·ra·tive·ness n.
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Adv.1.figuratively - in a figurative sense; "figuratively speaking,..."
literally - in a literal sense; "literally translated"; "he said so literally"


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