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figuratively

fi·gu·ra·tively

US/fɪˈɡjʊrʌtɪvli/ uncommon

adverb

1.

in a figurative sense

  • “figuratively speaking,...”
Antonyms

Origin

From figurative + -ly.

Related words

Pertaining to

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