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figuratively Antonyms

Opposite of figuratively

Pinning down the opposite of figuratively requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a metaphorical or non-literal manner; by means of a figure of speech rather than according to the exact or primary meaning of the words.

Usage Example

"When she said she was drowning in paperwork, she was speaking literally."

Strongest
literally
Strong
factually
verbatim

Similar words to figuratively

Words similar to figuratively shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

metaphorically
symbolically
allegorically
emblematically
See all synonyms of figuratively

• Nearby Words

fighting
figment
figurative
figuratively
figure
figurehead
figureless

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Figuratively. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/figuratively
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