Get to know Metaphorical better with 10+ real example sentences, the meaning and synonyms like metaphoric or figurative.
Metaphorical meaning
Pertaining to or characterized by a metaphor; figurative; symbolic.
Synonyms of Metaphorical
Using Metaphorical
- The main meaning on this page is: Pertaining to or characterized by a metaphor; figurative; symbolic.
- Useful related words include: metaphoric, figurative, nonliteral.
- In the example corpus, metaphorical often appears in combinations such as: the metaphorical, and metaphorical, of metaphorical.
Context around Metaphorical
- Average sentence length in these examples: 22.8 words
- Position in the sentence: 3 start, 13 middle, 4 end
- Sentence types: 18 statements, 2 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Metaphorical
- In this selection, "metaphorical" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 22.8 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, galaxy, use and connection stand out and add context to how "metaphorical" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include but the metaphorical reality distortion and captures in metaphorical brilliance our. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "metaphorical" sits close to words such as agri, ajayi and amicable, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with metaphorical
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
What made the metaphorical cutting room floor? (7 words)
Never have “Journalists” wasted so much metaphorical ink. (8 words)
Should we read something more metaphorical into that? (8 words)
This elephant is not the metaphorical GOP elephant as symbol of the Party of Lincoln, rather this elephant is the continued downward spiral of Connecticut from economic tiger before the institution of a state income tax in 1995 to an economic has-been. (43 words)
When I first saw “Parasite,” I thought that running joke was a bit too obvious, but the more I thought about it the more I saw the metaphorical use of “metaphorical” as part of Bong’s ingenious design. (38 words)
His logic being that Terminus (at the time of Hari Seldon) was the last planet to be inhabited (one end of the metaphorical galaxy) and, by definition, Earth was the first (the other end of the metaphorical galaxy). (38 words)
Should we read something more metaphorical into that? (8 words)
What made the metaphorical cutting room floor? (7 words)
Example sentences (20)
When I first saw “Parasite,” I thought that running joke was a bit too obvious, but the more I thought about it the more I saw the metaphorical use of “metaphorical” as part of Bong’s ingenious design.
His logic being that Terminus (at the time of Hari Seldon) was the last planet to be inhabited (one end of the metaphorical galaxy) and, by definition, Earth was the first (the other end of the metaphorical galaxy).
Also, extra points for everyone making the metaphorical connection between Mork being an alien in a strange world and Daryl being an "alien" in a "strange world" (France).
And all of the intrigue and drama and cutting off of metaphorical heads is done, you're absolutely right, Genese, behind closed doors.
But the metaphorical reality distortion field that surrounds Apple also happens to, at times, be true.
Don’t let the idea of ripping off a metaphorical band-air cow you into remaining in a negative situation where you’re unhappy.
From the very first chapter, Gillig takes you through a metaphorical window, landing in a dark misty forest with only the long winding roads and dark oak trees to keep you company.
In “Lesson,” Hill captures in metaphorical brilliance our need to slow things down, listen, give and, most importantly, receive the moment.
In my experience, nothing about being a lesbian came without, at minimum, a metaphorical price tag.
It implies a physical or metaphorical crouching position, indicating a submissive or fearful response.
JC Nesfield wrote: “There is scarcely any part of speech that has lent itself more readily to metaphorical usage than prepositions.
Neat feints and well-placed moments of misdirection keep the viewer guessing, and among the ingredients in that metaphorical blender are flashbacks, visions, multiple points of view and elements of folk horror.
Never have “Journalists” wasted so much metaphorical ink.
Once Kaz has reduced Rollins to metaphorical ash in he's left on an Inej-induced precipice of decision.
Should we read something more metaphorical into that?
The cinematography is never dull, with darkness only being used when Wick’s both physical and metaphorical firepower leaves those it decides to untouched.
This declaration detailed that their proposed pugilistic encounter, to be contained within the confines of a metaphorical cage, is intended to be on the microblogging domain.
This elephant is not the metaphorical GOP elephant as symbol of the Party of Lincoln, rather this elephant is the continued downward spiral of Connecticut from economic tiger before the institution of a state income tax in 1995 to an economic has-been.
We can hope that where we watch millions upon millions of dollars get flushed down the metaphorical toilet.
What made the metaphorical cutting room floor?
Common combinations with metaphorical
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- the metaphorical 39×
- and metaphorical 13×
- of metaphorical 7×
- metaphorical sense 7×
- metaphorical and 5×
- or metaphorical 4×
- more metaphorical 4×
- metaphorical or 4×
- as metaphorical 4×
- metaphorical use 3×