Figuratively
/ˈfɪɡjərətɪvli/
Synonyms
- metaphorically
- nonliterally
- symbolically
Slang Meanings
As a way to exaggerate or express intensity.
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse, figuratively!
Used to emphasize a point without taking it literally.
He's figuratively on fire today, meaning he's doing really well.