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Synonyms for metaphorically

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nonliterally

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Adverb

Definitions

  1. adv. 1

    In a metaphorical manner; not literally; by means of metaphor.

    He conveyed his teachings metaphorically.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
metaphoricallyrising
nonliterallysteady

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

12 letters
nonliterally