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figurative in Polish

figurative in Polish is przenośny — figurative means using words in a non-literal, symbolic way, such as through metaphor or simile, rather than their exact meaning.

figurative in Polish

przenośny
adj
Of use as a metaphor, simile, metonym or other figure of speech, as opposed to literal; using figures.

What does "figurative" mean?

  1. adj Using words in a non-literal, symbolic way, such as through metaphor or simile, rather than their exact meaning.
    ""Drowning in paperwork" is a figurative expression, not a literal one."
  2. adj In art, representing recognizable, lifelike forms rather than pure abstraction.
    "The gallery’s new exhibit focused on figurative painting rather than abstract work."
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figurative in a sentence

  • "Drowning in paperwork" is a figurative expression, not a literal one.
  • The gallery’s new exhibit focused on figurative painting rather than abstract work.

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What is "figurative" in Polish?

"figurative" in Polish is przenośny. figurative means: Using words in a non-literal, symbolic way, such as through metaphor or simile, rather than their exact meaning.

How do you use "figurative" in a sentence?

Example: ""Drowning in paperwork" is a figurative expression, not a literal one." In Polish, "figurative" is przenośny.

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