figurative in Russian
figurative in Russian is метафори́ческий, о́бразный, перено́сный — figurative means using words in a non-literal, symbolic way, such as through metaphor or simile, rather than their exact meaning.
figurative in Russian
метафори́ческий
Pronounced: metaforicheskiy
Of use as a metaphor, simile, metonym or other figure of speech, as opposed to literal; using figures.
о́бразный
Pronounced: obraznyy
Of use as a metaphor, simile, metonym or other figure of speech, as opposed to literal; using figures.
перено́сный
Pronounced: perenosnyy
Of use as a metaphor, simile, metonym or other figure of speech, as opposed to literal; using figures.
фигура́льный
Pronounced: figuralnyy
Of use as a metaphor, simile, metonym or other figure of speech, as opposed to literal; using figures.
What does "figurative" mean?
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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."
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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 Russian?
"figurative" in Russian is метафори́ческий, о́бразный, перено́сный. figurative means: Using words in a non-literal, symbolic way, such as through metaphor or simile, rather than their exact meaning.
How do you pronounce метафори́ческий?
"figurative" in Russian is метафори́ческий, pronounced "metaforicheskiy".
How do you use "figurative" in a sentence?
Example: ""Drowning in paperwork" is a figurative expression, not a literal one." In Russian, "figurative" is метафори́ческий, о́бразный, перено́сный.
Are there other ways to say "figurative" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "figurative": метафори́ческий, о́бразный, перено́сный, фигура́льный.
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