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figurative
This term describes language that moves beyond the strict, dictionary definition of words to evoke a mental image or emotional response. It is the primary mechanism for metaphors and similes, allowing a speaker to describe an abstract concept by comparing it to something concrete. In a linguistic context, it is the direct opposite of literal.
In the realm of visual arts, the term shifts meaning to describe work that is representational. It refers to art that depicts recognizable objects or figures from the real world, distinguishing it from abstract art which focuses on shapes, colors, and textures without attempting to mirror physical reality.
Meanings
Examples
I was speaking in a figurative sense when I said the project was a nightmare.
The poet uses figurative language to evoke a sense of longing.
Wait, are you being literal or figurative right now?
He described the city as a concrete jungle, which is purely figurative.
The gallery features several figurative paintings of the local villagers.
I wonder if this sculpture is meant to be figurative or abstract.
The detective noted that the witness used figurative descriptions of the suspect.
Her art shifted from abstract shapes to more figurative representations of the human form.