Word Meaning

Meaning of figurative

- Representing by a figure, or by resemblance; typical; representative.
- Used in a sense that is tropical, as a metaphor; not literal; -- applied to words and expressions.
- Abounding in figures of speech; flowery; florid; as, a highly figurative description.
- Relating to the representation of form or figure by drawing, carving, etc. See Figure, n., 2.

Crossword clue for figurative

- Not literal