Meaning & Definition of Figurative in English
English⟶
Figurative
/fɪgjərətɪv/
adjective
1. (used of the meanings of words or text) not literal
- Using figures of speech
- "Figurative language"
synonym:
- figurative,
- nonliteral
2. Consisting of or forming human or animal figures
- "A figural design"
- "The figurative art of the humanistic tradition"- herbert read
synonym:
- figural,
- figurative
Examples of using
The figurative meaning is no longer in current use.