Definition of METAPHORICAL

metaphorical

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another
    • "a metaphorical expression"

Adj

  • Pertaining to or characterized by a metaphor; figurative; symbolic.

Origin / Etymology

From metaphoric + -al.

Synonyms

metaphoric

Scrabble Score: 21

metaphorical is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
metaphorical is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
metaphorical is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

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