LITERALNESS Antonyms

There are 13 antonyms of the word literalness. (opposite meanings)

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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
	ambiguous				adjectiveadj
	adjective • open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead • having more than one possible meaning adjective satellite • having no intrinsic or objective meaning; not organized in conventional patterns
	elusive				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • difficult to describe • skillful at eluding capture • difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze • making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
	fanciful				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • indulging in or influenced by fancy • not based on fact; existing only in the imagination • having a curiously intricate quality
	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
	oblique				verb, adjectivev, adj
	adjective • slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled noun • any grammatical case other than the nominative • a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso adjective satellite • indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
	obscure				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • not clearly expressed or understood • marked by difficulty of style or expression • difficult to find • not famous or acclaimed • not drawing attention • remote and separate physically or socially verb • make less visible or unclear • make unclear, indistinct, or blurred • make unintelligible or unclear • reduce a vowel to a neutral one, such as a schwa • make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing
	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