LITERALISTIC Antonyms
Best Opposite Words For LITERALISTIC
| Expand? | Word | Save? | Synonyms.. | Usage | Type | |||
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| abstract | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment noun • a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance • a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory adjective satellite • not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature • dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention verb • consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically • make off with belongings of others • consider apart from a particular case or instance • give an abstract (of) | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| imaginative | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • (used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action | ||||||||
| loose | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not compact or dense in structure or arrangement • not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting • not affixed adverb • without restraint adjective satellite • (of a ball in sport) not in the possession or control of any player • not officially recognized or controlled • not literal • emptying easily or excessively • not tense or taut • (of textures) full of small openings or gaps • lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility • not carefully arranged in a package • having escaped, especially from confinement • casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior verb • grant freedom to; free from confinement • turn loose or free from restraint • make loose or looser • become loose or looser or less tight | ||||||||
| metaphorical | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another | ||||||||
| poetic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to poetry • of or relating to poets adjective satellite • characterized by romantic imagery • characteristic of or befitting poetry | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
