metaphorical language
nounUK /ˌmetəˈfɒrɪkəl ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
US /ˌmetəˈfɔːrɪkəl ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
Words that mean something different from what they say, like calling someone a shining star.
The poet used metaphorical language to compare the moon to a silver boat.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Language that uses comparisons to explain ideas in a creative way.
Her speech was full of metaphorical language about climbing mountains.
3. Writing that goes beyond literal meanings to paint pictures in the mind.
The story's metaphorical language made the forest feel alive.
4. A style of speaking where words stand for deeper ideas.
Teachers use metaphorical language to make hard lessons easier.