metaphorical
//ˌmɛtəˈfɒrɪkəl//
Adjective
metaphoricalCanonical form
more metaphoricalComparative
most metaphoricalSuperlative
1
Using or involving a metaphor; not literal but symbolic or figurative in meaning.
The phrase "a sea of troubles" is a metaphorical expression.
2
Characteristic of or relating to metaphors as a form of expression.
The poet's metaphorical style makes her work rich and evocative.