figurative |
metaphor |
As an adjective figurative
is metaphorical or tropical, as opposed to literal; using figures; as of the use of "cats and dogs" in the phrase "It's raining cats and dogs".
As a noun metaphor is
the use of a word or phrase to refer to something that it isn’t, invoking a direct similarity between the word or phrase used and the thing described, but in the case of English without the words
like or
as, which would imply a simile.
embellished |
figurative |
Related terms |
Embellished is a related term of figurative.
As a verb embellished
is (
embellish).
As an adjective figurative is
metaphorical or tropical, as opposed to literal; using figures; as of the use of "cats and dogs" in the phrase "it's raining cats and dogs".
formative |
figurative |
As adjectives the difference between formative and figurative
is that
formative is of or pertaining to the formation and subsequent growth of something while
figurative is metaphorical or tropical, as opposed to literal; using figures; as of the use of "cats and dogs" in the phrase "It's raining cats and dogs".
As a noun formative
is a language unit that has morphological function.
figurative |
real |
As adjectives the difference between figurative and real
is that
figurative is metaphorical or tropical, as opposed to literal; using figures; as of the use of "cats and dogs" in the phrase "It's raining cats and dogs" while
real is true, genuine, not merely nominal or apparent.
As an adverb real is
really, very.
As a noun real is
a commodity;
see reality.
As a proper noun Real is
Real Madrid, a football club from Madrid.
figurative |
abstract |
As adjectives the difference between figurative and abstract
is that
figurative is metaphorical or tropical, as opposed to literal; using figures; as of the use of "cats and dogs" in the phrase "It's raining cats and dogs" while
abstract is derived; extracted.
As a noun abstract is
an abridgement or summary.
As a verb abstract is
to separate; to disengage.
figurative |
pride |
As an adjective figurative
is metaphorical or tropical, as opposed to literal; using figures; as of the use of "cats and dogs" in the phrase "it's raining cats and dogs".
As a noun pride is
the quality or state of being proud; inordinate self-esteem; an unreasonable conceit of one's own superiority in talents, beauty, wealth, rank etc, which manifests itself in lofty airs, distance, reserve and often contempt of others.
As a verb pride is
(reflexive) to take or experience pride in something, be proud of it.
florid |
figurative |
Related terms |
Florid is a related term of figurative.
As adjectives the difference between florid and figurative
is that
florid is having a rosy or pale red colour; ruddy while
figurative is metaphorical or tropical, as opposed to literal; using figures; as of the use of "cats and dogs" in the phrase "it's raining cats and dogs".
fancy |
figurative |
Related terms |
Fancy is a related term of figurative.
As adjectives the difference between fancy and figurative
is that
fancy is decorative while
figurative is metaphorical or tropical, as opposed to literal; using figures; as of the use of "cats and dogs" in the phrase "it's raining cats and dogs".
As a noun fancy
is the imagination.
As a verb fancy
is (formal) to appreciate without jealousy or greed.
rhetorical |
figurative |
Related terms |
Rhetorical is a related term of figurative.
As adjectives the difference between rhetorical and figurative
is that
rhetorical is part of or similar to rhetoric, which is the use of language as a means to persuade while
figurative is metaphorical or tropical, as opposed to literal; using figures; as of the use of "cats and dogs" in the phrase "it's raining cats and dogs".
representative |
figurative |
As adjectives the difference between representative and figurative
is that
representative is while
figurative is metaphorical or tropical, as opposed to literal; using figures; as of the use of "cats and dogs" in the phrase "it's raining cats and dogs".
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