Metaphorically
/ˌmɛtəˈfɔːrɪkli/
Synonyms
- figuratively
- representatively
- symbolically
Slang Meanings
Figurative sense of exaggeration.
When he said he was 'on fire' with ideas, he meant metaphorically, not literally.
Expressing something in an imaginative way.
Saying someone is a 'rock star' in their field is just metaphorically highlighting their excellence.