All signifying synonyms
sig·ni·fy·ing
S s noun signifying
- quinine — a white, bitter, slightly water-soluble alkaloid, C 2 0 H 2 4 N 2 O 2 , having needlelike crystals, obtained from cinchona bark: used in medicine chiefly in the treatment of resistant forms of malaria.
- abuse — Abuse of someone is cruel and violent treatment of them.
- hosing — an act or instance of being taken advantage of or cheated.
adj signifying
- 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.
- 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).
- denotative — able to denote; designative
- designative — to mark or point out; indicate; show; specify.
- designatory — to mark or point out; indicate; show; specify.
- denotive — used or serving to denote; denotative.
adjective signifying
- expressive — Effectively conveying thought or feeling.