English Dictionary

metaphorically

副詞

(manner) In a metaphoric manner; not literally; by means of metaphor. / Used to draw attention that what follows is a metaphor, not to be taken literally

日本語の意味

文字通りの意味ではなく、比喩的な表現として / 比喩を用いた方法で；比喩的に使われる

When she said the city was a jungle, she meant it metaphorically, not literally.

彼女が街をジャングルだと言ったとき、それは比喩的な意味であって、文字通りではありません。

意味（1）

(manner) In a metaphoric manner; not literally; by means of metaphor.

He conveyed his teachings metaphorically.

意味（2）

Used to draw attention that what follows is a metaphor, not to be taken literally

Metaphorically, he was crushed.

more metaphorically （ comparative ）

most metaphorically （ superlative ）