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metaphoric

met·a·phor
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [met-uh-fawr, -fer]
    • /ˈmɛt əˌfɔr, -fər/
    • /mˌetəfˈɒrɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [met-uh-fawr, -fer]
    • /ˈmɛt əˌfɔr, -fər/

Definitions of metaphoric word

  • noun metaphoric a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.”. Compare mixed metaphor, simile (def 1). 1
  • noun metaphoric something used, or regarded as being used, to represent something else; emblem; symbol. 1
  • noun metaphoric Like a metaphor. 1
  • adjective metaphoric allegorical 1

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Origin of metaphoric

First appearance:

before 1525
One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin metaphora < Greek metaphorá a transfer, akin to metaphérein to transfer. See meta-, -phore

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Metaphoric

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

metaphoric popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

metaphoric usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for metaphoric

adj metaphoric

  • descriptive — Descriptive language or writing indicates what someone or something is like.
  • allegorical — An allegorical story, poem, or painting uses allegory.
  • metaphorical — a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.”. Compare mixed metaphor, simile (def 1).
  • florid — reddish; ruddy; rosy: a florid complexion.
  • fanciful — characterized by or showing fancy; capricious or whimsical in appearance: a fanciful design of butterflies and flowers.

adjective metaphoric

  • emblematic — Serving as a symbol of a particular quality or concept; symbolic.
  • emblematical — See emblematic.
  • explanatory — Serving to explain something.
  • exemplifying — Present participle of exemplify.
  • explicatory — Explanatory; serving to explain logically or in detail.

Antonyms for metaphoric

adj metaphoric

  • literal — in accordance with, involving, or being the primary or strict meaning of the word or words; not figurative or metaphorical: the literal meaning of a word.
  • real — true; not merely ostensible, nominal, or apparent: the real reason for an act.
  • straightforward — going or directed straight ahead: a straightforward gaze.
  • atypical — Someone or something that is atypical is not typical of its kind.
  • complicated — If you say that something is complicated, you mean it has so many parts or aspects that it is difficult to understand or deal with.

Top questions with metaphoric

  • how is metaphoric rock formed?
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