Figurative literal Synonyms

Definitions for Figurative


  • (adjective) expressing one thing in terms normally used for another
  • (adjective) ( used of the meanings of words or text) not literal ; using figures of speech
  • (adjective) consisting of or forming human or animal figures

Definitions for Literal


  • (adjective) restricted to or based on fact
  • (adjective) limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text
  • (adjective) without interpretation or embellishment