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nonliteral

The word “nonliteral” has 4 syllables: non-lit-er-al

It's pronounced as /ˌnɑnˈlɪt̬.ɚ.əl/

What is synonym and antonym for nonliteral?

In the thesaurus, “nonliteral” has 14 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for nonliteral along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for nonliteral

Antonyms for nonliteral

Meanings of nonliteral

  • noun
    1. That which is not a literal.
  • adjective
    1. Not literal.

Example Sentences

  • The poem uses nonliteral language to create vivid imagery.
  • Children sometimes struggle to understand nonliteral expressions like idioms.
  • Her comment was meant in a nonliteral sense, not as a factual statement.
  • The teacher explained the nonliteral meaning behind the metaphor.
  • Humor often depends on nonliteral interpretations of words and situations.

On this page you'll find 18 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nonliteral, such as: Aesopian, allegorical, catachrestic, emblematic, euphemistic, extended, figural.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

Aesopian

Aesopic

catachrestic

catachrestical

figural

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