Synonyms for nonliterally
- adverb
Most common
Definitions
- adv. 1
In a manner that is not literal.
Example sentences
- figuratively This is literally and figuratively out of this world.
- metaphorically This word was used metaphorically.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| nonliterally | steady | |
| figuratively | rising | |
| metaphorically | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 12 letters
- figuratively5
- 14 letters
- metaphorically5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (figuratively5 = 5 syllables).