Definition of Figurative

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Figurative

Representing by a figure, or by resemblance; typical; representative.

Used in a sense that is tropical, as a metaphor; not literal; -- applied to words and expressions.

Abounding in figures of speech; flowery; florid; as, a highly figurative description.

Relating to the representation of form or figure by drawing, carving, etc. See Figure, n., 2.

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Figurative Translations

figurative in Dutch is oneigenlijk, figuurlijk
figurative in German is bildlich
figurative in Portuguese is figurativo
figurative in Spanish is figurado

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