How do you pronounce metaphorical?

metaphorical is pronounced as /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːrɪkəl/.

✨metaphorical

adjective

/ˌmɛtəˈfɔːrɪkəl/

Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative rather than literal.

He used metaphorical language to describe his emotions.

figurative, symbolic, allegorical, illustrative

literal, direct, explicit

metaphorical meaning, metaphorical sense, metaphorical expression

Existing in something as a natural, permanent, or essential quality.

old and valuable; belonging to ancient times

extremely passionate about something; showing excessive enthusiasm or devotion

Having the same relation, relative position, or structure, especially due to evolutionary origin.

excessively fond of or submissive to one's wife

belonging or relating separately to each of the people or things already mentioned