Synonyms for metonymous
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Synonym of metonymic, using or related to metonymy.
Example sentences
- metonymic The slang is a metonymic but inelegant phrase.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| metonymous | steady | |
| metonymic | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- metonymic