Meaning
metaphorical
- relating to, containing, or expressed by a metaphor; figurative
In a sentence
Ho usato quella parola solo in senso metaforico.
I used that word only in a metaphorical sense.
L'autore usa un linguaggio metaforico per descrivere la solitudine.
The author uses metaphorical language to describe loneliness.
Questa frase ha un significato letterale o metaforico?
Does this sentence have a literal or metaphorical meaning?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| metaforico | masculine · singular |
| metaforica | feminine · singular |
| metaforici | masculine · plural |
| metaforiche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- The masculine plural is 'metaforici' (pronounced with /tʃi/).
- Often contrasted with 'letterale' (literal).