ALL meanings of metaphoric
met·a·phor
M m - noun metaphoric Like a metaphor. 1
- 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
- adjective metaphoric allegorical 1