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figuratively
01
in a way that is more imaginative, symbolic and not its literal meaning
Examples
When he said his heart was broken, he meant it figuratively, not that he had a medical issue.
She was figuratively on fire during the competition, winning every round with ease.
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.
Although known for abstraction, she began working more figuratively in recent years.
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