Figurative

Tamil Dictionary definitions for Figurative

Figurative : பட, ஓவிய

Figurative : ஓவிய,பட,பட,ஓவிய

Figurative definition

Adjective.

  1. Representing by a figure, or by resemblance; typical; representative.
  2. Used in a sense that is tropical, as a metaphor; not literal; -- applied to words and expressions.
  3. Abounding in figures of speech; flowery; florid; as, a highly figurative description.
  4. Relating to the representation of form or figure by drawing, carving, etc. See Figure, n., 2.