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Representing by a figure, or by resemblance; typical; representative.

Abounding in figures of speech; flowery; florid; as, a highly figurative description.

Relating to the representation of form or figure by drawing, carving, etc. See Figure, n., 2.

Used in a sense that is tropical, as a metaphor; not literal; - applied to words and expressions.

Representing by a figure, or by resemblance; typical; representative.

Abounding in figures of speech; flowery; florid; as, a highly figurative description.

Relating to the representation of form or figure by drawing, carving, etc. See Figure, n., 2.

Used in a sense that is tropical, as a metaphor; not literal; - applied to words and expressions.

Representing by figures, resemblances, or types; ornate; flowery; as, a description highly figurative; symbolical; unreal.

(rhet.) Representing by, containing or abounding in figures; metaphorical; flowery; typical.

Containing figures; metaphorical.

Representing something else, typical; not literal; full of rhetorical exhortations.