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figuradamente, de maneira figurativa
in a way that is more imaginative, symbolic and not its literal meaning
Exemplos
He was figuratively drowning in paperwork after returning from vacation.
Ele estava figurativamente afogando em papelada depois de voltar das férias.
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figurativamente
(in art) in a style that depicts real-world objects, people, or scenes, as opposed to abstract forms
Exemplos
They studied how different cultures express emotions figuratively through portraiture.
Eles estudaram como diferentes culturas expressam emoções figurativamente através do retrato.
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