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figuratively in German

figuratively in German is figürlich, bildlich — figuratively means in a symbolic or metaphorical way, rather than exactly as the words state.

figuratively in German

figürlich
adv
(manner) In a figurative manner.
bildlich
adv
(manner) In a figurative manner.

What does "figuratively" mean?

  1. adv In a symbolic or metaphorical way, rather than exactly as the words state.
    "She was, figuratively speaking, on top of the world after the win."
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figuratively in a sentence

  • She was, figuratively speaking, on top of the world after the win.

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What is "figuratively" in German?

"figuratively" in German is figürlich, bildlich. figuratively means: In a symbolic or metaphorical way, rather than exactly as the words state.

How do you use "figuratively" in a sentence?

Example: "She was, figuratively speaking, on top of the world after the win." In German, "figuratively" is figürlich, bildlich.

Are there other ways to say "figuratively" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "figuratively": figürlich, bildlich.

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