"Figurative" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"figurative" Definition
- (of language, words, phrases, etc.) used in a way that is different from the usual meaning, in order to create a particular mental picture. For example, ‘He exploded with rage’ shows a figurative use of the verb ‘explode’. compare literal, metaphorical
- (of paintings, art, etc.) showing people, animals and objects as they really look
"figurative" Synonyms & Antonyms
"figurative" synonyms:
- metaphorical,
- representative,
- tropical,
- allegorical,
- ornate,
- fanciful,
- florid,
- flowery,
- imaginative,
- abstract,
- descriptive,
- symbolical,
- typical,
- emblematical,
- pictorial,
- poetical,
- emblematic,
- extended,
- figural
"figurative" antonyms:
- literal,
- accurate,
- exact,
- factual,
- faithful,
- nonfigurative,
- nonmetaphorical,
- simple,
- true,
- prosaic,
- real,
- straightforward,
- unpoetical,
- unvarnished,
- authentic,
- objective,
- genuine,
- sure,
- correct