figurative
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/ˈfɪɡjərətɪv/
🇬🇧
/ˈfɪɡərətɪv/
adjective
R
Used with a meaning that is not literal, to create a strong image.
The phrase 'time is money' is a figurative expression that means time is valuable, not that it can be spent like cash.
R
Showing things as they look in real life.
The artist's figurative style depicts people and objects realistically, not in an abstract or figurative way.
translation
Used with a meaning that is not literal, to create a strong image.; Showing things as they look in real life.