Figurative(adjective)
Using words in a non-loutine, symbolic, or metaphorical sense rather than their literal meaning.
Hindi meaning:रूपकात्मक / लाक्षणिक
Synonyms: Symbolic, Metaphorical, Allegorical, Nonliteral
Antonyms: Literal, Actual, Realistic, Direct
Example: The phrase time is a thief is a figurative expression.
Trick to remember: Figurative sounds like figure, and figures in poems often mean symbols, not direct meaning.
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