nonliteral

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Adjective nonliteral has 1 sense

figurative, nonliteral - (used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech; "figurative language"

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Nonliteral

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Not expressed or understood in its literal sense; figurative, metaphorical.

Sense 1: Figurative Usage

Example Sentence: His nonliteral interpretation of the song's lyrics added a deeper emotional meaning to the music.

Sense 2: Metaphorical Usage

Example Sentence: The book used nonliteral language to describe the protagonist's emotional journey.

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