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metaphoric

/ˌmɛt.əˈfɔːr.ɪk/
met · a · phor · ic
Adverb:metaphorically
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1

Relating to, containing, or characteristic of a metaphor; expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another, rather than being literal.

Example

"The poet is known for her rich, metaphoric language that transforms ordinary landscapes into emotional journeys."

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• Rhymes for metaphoric

• Nearby Words

metamorphic
metamorphosis
metaphor
metaphoric
metaphorical
metaphorically
metaphysical

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Late Latin 'metaphoricus' and Ancient Greek 'metaphorikos', from 'metaphora' (a transfer), combining 'meta-' (across, over) and 'pherein' (to carry, bear).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Metaphoric. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/metaphoric
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