figuratively

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[edit] Etymology

figurative +‎ -ly

[edit] Adverb

figuratively (comparative more figuratively, superlative most figuratively)

Positive
figuratively

Comparative
more figuratively

Superlative
most figuratively

  1. In a figurative manner.
    Shepherd A word naturally of frequent occurence in Scripture. [] This word is used figuratively to represent the relation of rulers to their subjects and of God to his people. (Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), available on Wikisource.)

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