metaphorically
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
metaphorical + -ly
Adverb [edit]
metaphorically (comparative more metaphorically, superlative most metaphorically)
- (manner) In a metaphoric manner; not literally; by means of metaphor.
- He conveyed his teachings metaphorically.
- (speech act) Used to draw attention that what follows is a metaphor, not to be taken literally
- Metaphorically, he was crushed.
Translations [edit]
in a metaphoric manner
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