adv
metaphorically
adv
1
In a figurative rather than literal way.
"Metaphorically speaking, he was drowning in paperwork."
"She was, metaphorically, the glue holding the team together."
How to Use Metaphorically
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSpeaking figuratively, not literally.
Common pairings
metaphorically speaking
Word Forms
more metaphorically comparative, most metaphorically superlative
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_____ speaking, he was drowning in paperwork.