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In a metaphoric manner; not literally; by means of metaphor.
He conveyed his teachings metaphorically.
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metaphorically — metaphorical (also metaphoric) ► ADJECTIVE ▪ of the nature of or relating to metaphor. DERIVATIVES metaphorically adverb … English terms dictionary
metaphorically — adverb in a metaphorical manner she expressed herself metaphorically • Derived from adjective: ↑metaphorical … Useful english dictionary
Metaphorically — Metaphoric Met a*phor ic, Metaphorical Met a*phor ic*al, a. [Gr. ?: cf. F. m[ e]taphorique.] Of or pertaining to metaphor; comprising a metaphor; not literal; figurative; tropical; as, a metaphorical expression; a metaphorical sense. {Met a*phor… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
metaphorically — adverb see metaphor … New Collegiate Dictionary
metaphorically — See metaphoric. * * * … Universalium
metaphorically — metÉ™ fÉ”rɪklɪ , fÉ‘ / fÉ’ adv. in a metaphorical manner, comparatively; allegorically … English contemporary dictionary
metaphorically — met·a·phor·i·cal·ly … English syllables
metaphorically — See: metaphorical … English dictionary
literally — Metaphorically. He hit that ball literally out of town … Dictionary of american slang
literally — Metaphorically. He hit that ball literally out of town … Dictionary of american slang
