Associations to the word «Metaphorically»

Wiktionary

METAPHORICALLY, adverb. (manner) In a metaphoric manner; not literally; by means of metaphor.
METAPHORICALLY, adverb. (speech act) Used to draw attention that what follows is a metaphor, not to be taken literally

Dictionary definition

METAPHORICALLY, adverb. In a metaphorical manner; "she expressed herself metaphorically".

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy