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LITERALISTS Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word literalists. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For LITERALISTS

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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)

allegorical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• used in or characteristic of or containing allegory

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

metaphorical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another

nonliteral
adjectiveadj
adjective

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

nonrepresentational
adjectiveadj
adjective

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

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

Alternatives for ABSTRACT

Alternatives for ALLEGORICAL

Alternatives for FIGURATIVE

Alternatives for IMAGINATIVE

Alternatives for METAPHORICAL

Alternatives for NONLITERAL

Alternatives for NONREPRESENTATIONAL

Alternatives for POETIC

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