figurative
Of use as a metaphor, simile, metonym or other figure of speech, as opposed to literalOf use as a metaphor, simile, metonym or other figure of speech, as opposed to literal; using figures.
» What do you prefer, abstract or figurative painting?
Was ist dir lieber: abstrakte oder gegenständliche Malerei?
Что вы предпочитаете, абстрактную или образную живопись?
Meaning
5 sensesOf use as a metaphor, simile, metonym or other figure of speech, as opposed to literal; using figures.
bildlich, figürlich, metaphorisch
перено́сныйperenósnyj, о́бразныйóbraznyj, фигура́льныйfigurálʹnyj
о́бразнийóbraznyj, перено́снийperenósnyj
(used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech
Metaphorically so called.
im übertragenen Sinne
With many figures of speech.
bilderreich
Emblematic, symbolic; representative, exemplative.
sinnbildlich, symbolisch
Representing forms recognisable in life and clearly derived from real object sources, in contrast to abstract art.
1875-1886, John Addington Symonds, Renaissance in Italy They belonged to a nation dedicated to the figurative arts, and they wrote for a public familiar with painted form.
Examples
9 sentencesWhat do you prefer, abstract or figurative painting?
ruЧто вы предпочитаете, абстрактную или образную живопись?
deWas ist dir lieber: abstrakte oder gegenständliche Malerei?
Yanni wrote a study about modern figurative art.
The figurative meaning is no longer in current use.
ruМетафорический смысл уже не в ходу.
deDie übertragene Bedeutung wird nicht mehr verwendet.
In both the literal and figurative sense a donkey is hardier than a horse.
If this sentence has a figurative meaning, I would not be aware of it.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle French figuratif.From Middle French figuratif.
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Forms
more figurative, most figurative| Comparative | more figurative Lesson |
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| Superlative | most figurative Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
6 synonyms- (used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech:nonliteral
- consisting of or forming human or animal figures:figural
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
7 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form