Looking for the meaning of the word METAPHORICAL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of METAPHORICAL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Metaphorical
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌmɛtəˈfɒrɪkl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative
Short Definition:characteristic of metaphor
Examples:- many of our metaphorical expressions develop from our perceptions of the body
Variant Forms:
- metaphoric
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