All figuratively synonyms
fig·ur·a·tive
F f adverb figuratively
- metaphorically — 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).
- symbolically — serving as a symbol of something (often followed by of).
- allegorically — consisting of or pertaining to allegory; of the nature of or containing allgegory; figurative: an allegorical poem; an allegorical meaning.
- emblematically — In an emblematic manner.