Meaning
metaphorically
- In a metaphorical sense; figuratively speaking.
In a sentence
Uso questo termine solo metaforicamente.
I am using this term only metaphorically.
Metaforicamente parlando, abbiamo attraversato una tempesta.
Metaphorically speaking, we went through a storm.
Non intendevo offenderti: parlavo metaforicamente.
I didn't mean to offend you: I was speaking metaphorically.
Usage notes
- Formed from the adjective metaforico with the adverbial suffix -mente.
- Often introduces or clarifies statements that should not be taken literally.