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figuratively
01
in a way that is more imaginative, symbolic and not its literal meaning
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Examples
When he said his heart was broken, he meant it figuratively, not that he had a medical issue.
02
(in art) in a style that depicts real-world objects, people, or scenes, as opposed to abstract forms
Examples
The artist paints figuratively, often drawing from childhood memories.
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