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NONLITERAL Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word nonliteral. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word nonliteral. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for NONLITERAL

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figurative
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech

adjective satellite

• consisting of or forming human or animal figures

allegorical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• used in or characteristic of or containing allegory

emblematic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• serving as a visible symbol for something abstract

• being or serving as an illustration of a type

metaphorical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another

nonrepresentational
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to a style of art in which objects do not resemble those known in physical nature

symbolic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols

• using symbolism

adjective satellite

• serving as a visible symbol for something abstract

nonrealistic
adjective

• Deliberately unrealistic.

Alternatives for FIGURATIVE

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