Definitions for figuratively
ˈfɪg yər ə tɪv lifig·u·ra·tive·ly

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1. figurativelyadverb

   in a figurative sense

   "figuratively speaking,..."

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1. figurativelyadverb

   In a figurative manner.

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1. Figurativelyadjective

   By a figure; in a sense different from that which words originally imply; not literally.

   Etymology: from figurative.

   The custom of the apostle is figuratively to transfer to himself, in the first person, what belongs to others. Henry Hammond.

   The words are different, but the sense is still the same; for therein are figuratively intended Uziah and Ezechias. Brown.

   Satyr is a kind of poetry in which human vices are reprehended, partly dramatically, partly simply; but, for the most part, figuratively and occultly. John Dryden, Juvenal, Dedicat.

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1. figuratively

   Figuratively is an adverb that refers to speech or writing that departs from a literal or factual meaning in order to achieve a particular effect, often by using metaphors, analogies, hyperbole, or other forms of imaginative or symbolic language. It is used to convey an abstract or non-literal meaning related to the context or subject it is used with.

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1. Figuratively

   Literally vs. Figuratively -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Literally and Figuratively.

How to pronounce figuratively?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say figuratively in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of figuratively in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of figuratively in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of figuratively in a Sentence

1. Charles Scribner, Jr.:

   Beyond the formative effects of reading on the individuals composing society, the fact that they have read the same books gives them experiences and ideas in common. These constitute a kind of shorthand of ideas which helps make communication quicker and more efficient. That is what we mean when we say figuratively of another person, We speak the same language.

2. Prince Harry:

   I ’m writing this not as the prince I was born but as the man I have become, i’ve worn many hats over the years, both literally and figuratively, and my hope is that in telling my story – the highs and lows, the mistakes, the lessons learned – I can help show that no matter where we come from, we have more in common than we think.

3. Gavin Newsom:

   We need your help to change the culture in terms of the suppression strategies in this climate literally and figuratively to be more aggressive on these federal fires, the 2021 fire year is different from any before.

4. Prince Harry:

   I’m writingthis notas the prince I was born but as the man I have become.I’ve worn many hats over the years, both literally and figuratively, and my hope is that in telling my story — the highs and lows, the mistakes, the lessons learned — I can help show that no matter where we come from, we have more in common than we think, i’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to share what I’ve learned over the course of my life so far and excited for people to read a firsthand account of my life that’s accurate and wholly truthful.

5. President Biden:

   We do acknowledge that Poland is taking on a significant responsibility that I don't think should just be Poland and should be the whole world — all of NATO's responsibility, the fact that you have so many Ukrainians seeking refuge in and in … Poland — we understand that because we have on our southern border thousands of people a day literally, not figuratively, trying to get to the United States.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=figuratively
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Figuratively
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=figuratively
4. ^ ChatGPT
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