figuratively

== English == === Etymology === From figurative +‎ -ly. === Adverb === figuratively (comparative more figuratively, superlative most figuratively) (manner) In a figurative manner. Synonyms: nonliterally, literally 1897 Easton's Bible Dictionary available on Wikisource Shepherd A word naturally of frequent occurrence in Scripture. […] This word is used figuratively to represent the relation of rulers to their subjects and of God to his people. (as a sentence adverb) Used to indicate that what follows is to be taken as a figure of speech, not literally. ==== Antonyms ==== literally ==== Coordinate terms ==== ==== Translations ====