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metaphorically

/ˌmɛt.əˈfɔːr.ɪ.kli/
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Adjective:metaphorical
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1

In a manner that uses or constitutes a metaphor; in a figurative or symbolic sense rather than a literal one.

Example

"When the historian said the empire had crumbled to dust, she was speaking metaphorically about its gradual loss of political influence."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'metaphorical' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Ancient Greek 'metaphora' ('a transfer'), from 'metapherein' ('to carry over or transfer').

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