Meaning of metaphoric in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   metaphoric

   Definitions

   1. expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another

   Examples

   • « a metaphorical expression »
   • « metaphoric language »

   Synonyms

   • figurative
   • nonliteral