sinnbildlich — meaning in English
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English meaning
- figurative adj Using words in a non-literal, symbolic way, such as through metaphor or simile, rather than their exact meaning.
Senses
sinnbildlich is used for these senses in English:
- allegorical of, relating to, or containing allegory
- allegorically In an allegorical manner.
- figurative Emblematic, symbolic; representative, exemplative
figurative — full definition
- adj Using words in a non-literal, symbolic way, such as through metaphor or simile, rather than their exact meaning.
- adj In art, representing recognizable, lifelike forms rather than pure abstraction.