figurally

English

Etymology

From figural +‎ -ly.

Adverb

figurally (comparative more figurally, superlative most figurally)

1. in a figural manner
   • 2009, David L. Stubbs, Numbers (Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible)

     Furthermore, details of these laws foreshadow later parts of the narrative if interpreted figurally. By reading them figurally, the central subjects of each law […]