figurative

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for figurative

figurative 🔊 /fɪˈgjɚʌtɪv/

figurative : උපමා අලංකාර සහිත

figurative : රූපික

figurative : සාලංකාර

figurative definition

Adjective.

  1. Representing by a figure, or by resemblance; typical; representative.
  2. Used in a sense that is tropical, as a metaphor; not literal; -- applied to words and expressions.
  3. Abounding in figures of speech; flowery; florid; as, a highly figurative description.
  4. Relating to the representation of form or figure by drawing, carving, etc. See Figure, n., 2.