All metaphoric synonyms
met·a·phor
M m adj metaphoric
- figurative — of the nature of or involving a figure of speech, especially a metaphor; metaphorical and not literal: The word “head” has several figurative senses, as in “She's the head of the company.”. Synonyms: metaphorical, not literal, symbolic.
- 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.
- pictorial — pertaining to, expressed in, or of the nature of a picture.
- figurative — of the nature of or involving a figure of speech, especially a metaphor; metaphorical and not literal: The word “head” has several figurative senses, as in “She's the head of the company.”. Synonyms: metaphorical, not literal, symbolic.
- revealing — to make known; disclose; divulge: to reveal a secret.
- flowery — covered with or having many flowers.
- illustrative — serving to illustrate; explanatory: illustrative examples.
- ornate — elaborately or sumptuously adorned, often excessively or showily so: They bought an ornate Louis XIV sofa.
- representative — a person or thing that represents another or others.
- typical — of the nature of or serving as a type or representative specimen.
- denotative — able to denote; designative
- poetical — possessing the qualities or charm of poetry: poetic descriptions of nature.
- signifying — sounding1 (def 4)
- comparative — You use comparative to show that you are judging something against a previous or different situation. For example, comparative calm is a situation which is calmer than before or calmer than the situation in other places.
- corroborative — Corroborative evidence or information supports an idea, account, or argument.
- graphic — giving a clear and effective picture; vivid: a graphic account of an earthquake.
- indicative — showing, signifying, or pointing out; expressive or suggestive (usually followed by of): behavior indicative of mental disorder.
- sample — a small part of anything or one of a number, intended to show the quality, style, or nature of the whole; specimen.
- symbolic — serving as a symbol of something (often followed by of).
- delineation — the act or process of delineating.
- illuminative — giving light; illuminating.
- interpretive — serving to interpret; explanatory.
- clarifying — to make (an idea, statement, etc.) clear or intelligible; to free from ambiguity.
- diagrammatic — Something that is in diagrammatic form is arranged or drawn as a diagram.
- iconographic — of or relating to iconography.
- illustrational — of, relating to, or characteristic of illustrations: illustrational art.
- imagistic — (often initial capital letter) a theory or practice of a group of poets in England and America between 1909 and 1917 who believed that poetry should employ the language of common speech, create new rhythms, have complete freedom in subject matter, and present a clear, concentrated, and precise image.
adjective metaphoric
- explicatory — Explanatory; serving to explain logically or in detail.
- expository — Intended to explain or describe something.
- illustratory — Serving to illustrate.
- 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.