metaphorically
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Etymology edit
metaphorical + -ly
Adverb edit
metaphorically (comparative more metaphorically, superlative most metaphorically)
- (manner) In a metaphoric manner; not literally; by means of metaphor.
- Synonym: nonliterally
- He conveyed his teachings metaphorically.
- (as a sentence adverb) Used to draw attention that what follows is a metaphor, not to be taken literally
- Metaphorically, he was crushed.
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in a metaphoric manner
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