What Does Metaphorically Speaking Mean?

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase that ordinarily designates one thing is used to designate another, thus making an implicit comparison, as in “a sea of troubles” or “All the world's a stage” (Shakespeare).

What does metaphorically mean example?

Something is metaphorical when you use it to stand for, or symbolize, another thing. For example, a dark sky in a poem might be a metaphorical representation of sadness. You'll find yourself using the adjective metaphorical all the time if you take a poetry class; poems are usually full of metaphors.

How do you use metaphorically in a sentence?

in a metaphorical manner.
  1. She was, literally and metaphorically, in perfect shape.
  2. The phrase 'born again' is used metaphorically to mean that someone has suddenly become very religious.
  3. You're speaking metaphorically, I hope.
  4. Gregory put the boot in ... ...
  5. Metaphorically speaking, I hasten to add.
Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.