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(met-a-phor-i-cal) 5 syllables

Definition

adjective. relating to a figure of speech that describes something by comparing it to something else.

Example Sentence

She replied with a metaphorical expression.

More Example Sentences

Metaphorical phrases make writing more interesting.

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metaphorical
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Rhymes

  • morrical

  • historical
  • rhetorical

  • metaphorical
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