word
Metaphorical
Meh-tuh-FAW-rih-kuhl
/ˌmɛtʌˈfɔːrɪkʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
metaphorical
Dictionary meaning
Expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another.
Examples
- A metaphorical expression.
Synonyms: metaphoric
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Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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