“Metaphorically is an adverb used to convey a non-literal or symbolic meaning, often by drawing parallels between two unrelated concepts to create a vivid and imaginative expression. In language, it allows for the transfer of qualities or characteristics from one idea to another, enhancing the understanding or impact of the message by tapping into the reader or listener’s imagination.”
Sample Sentences:
- His smile was a beacon of warmth, metaphorically lighting up the room.
- The artist metaphorically painted a canvas of emotions with each brushstroke.
- Time is a river that metaphorically flows through the landscape of our lives.
- The leader’s words were metaphorically a call to arms, inspiring the team to action.
- The poet metaphorically described heartbreak as a storm that leaves wreckage in its wake.
- In the business world, setbacks can be metaphorically seen as stepping stones to success.
- The novel metaphorically explores the maze of human relationships and emotions.
- The mentor metaphorically compared learning to a journey, with each lesson as a milestone.
- The changing seasons were metaphorically linked to the phases of life in the reflective poem.
- The comedian metaphorically dissected societal norms, using humor to highlight absurdities.
Synonyms (English – Indonesian):
- Symbolically – Secara simbolis
- Figuratively – Secara kiasan
- Allegorically – Secara alegori
- Representatively – Secara representatif
- Poetically – Secara puitis
- Analogously – Secara analogi
- Imaginatively – Secara imaginatif
- Descriptively – Secara deskriptif
- Pictorially – Secara gambaran
- Representatively – Secara representatif
Antonyms (English – Indonesian):
- Literally – Secara harfiah
- Exactly – Secara tepat
- Directly – Secara langsung
- Concretely – Secara konkret
- Tangibly – Secara nyata
- Realistically – Secara realistis
- Specifically – Secara khusus
- Actually – Sesungguhnya
- Truly – Benar
- Factually – Secara faktual
Derived Words (English – Indonesian):
- Metaphorical – Metaforis
- Metaphorize – Memberikan kiasan pada
Related Words (English – Indonesian):
- Metaphor – Metafora
- Symbolism – Simbolisme
- Allegory – Alegori
- Analogy – Analogi
- Imagery – Imaginasi
Phrasal Verbs (English – Indonesian):
- Metaphorically represent – Menggambarkan secara metaforis
- Metaphorically convey – Mengungkapkan secara metaforis
- Metaphorically describe – Menggambarkan secara metaforis
Common Expressions (English – Indonesian):
- “Metaphorically speaking” – “Secara kiasan”
- “Metaphorically, it’s a journey” – “Secara kiasan, ini adalah perjalanan”
- “Metaphorically paint a picture” – “Secara kiasan melukiskan gambaran”
Related Idioms (English – Indonesian):
- “Metaphorically a double-edged sword” – “Secara kiasan pedang bermata dua”
- “Metaphorically walking on thin ice” – “Secara kiasan berjalan di atas es tipis”