metaphorically meaning

Definition of metaphorically in English Dictionary

• AdverbCOMmore metaphoricallySUPmost metaphoricallyPREméta-SUF-ly+-
  1. (manner) In a metaphoric manner; not literally; by means of metaphor.
     1. He conveyed his teachings metaphorically.
  2. (speech act) Used to draw attention that what follows is a metaphor, not to be taken literally.
     1. Metaphorically, he was crushed.

• Part-of-Speech Hierarchy
  1. Adverbs
     • Manner adverbs
     • Sentence adverbs
       • Speech-act adverbs
  2. Morphemes
     • Suffixes
       • Words by suffix
         • Words suffixed with -ly

Other Vocabulary

1. en metaphonically
2. en metaphorical
3. en metaphysically
4. en semaphorically
5. en unmetaphorically