Definitions
in a metaphorical manner
Word origin
From metaphorical + -ly.
Used in a sentence
“He conveyed his teachings metaphorically.”
“[…] as, for example, in the present case of throwing herself, metaphorically speaking, at Mr Casaubon's feet, and kissing his unfashionable shoe-ties as if he were a Protestant Pope.”
“Metaphorically, he was crushed.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Figuratively”14 letters
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