nonmetaphorical
The word “nonmetaphorical” has 6 syllables: non-met-a-phor-i-cal
It's pronounced as /ˌnɑnˌmɛt̬.əˈfɔr.ɪ.kəl/
What is synonym and antonym for nonmetaphorical?
In the thesaurus, “nonmetaphorical” has 3 synonyms and 12 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for nonmetaphorical along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for nonmetaphorical
- literal
- nonfigurative
- nonsymbolic
Antonyms for nonmetaphorical
- Aesopian
- allegorical
- catachrestic
- emblematic
- extended
- figural
- figurative
- metaphoric
- sylleptic
- symbolic
- tropical
- tropological
Meanings of nonmetaphorical
- adjective
- Not using metaphors or figurative language; meant or understood in a literal and direct way.
Example Sentences
- The teacher asked students to give a nonmetaphorical explanation of the phrase.
- Scientists prefer nonmetaphorical language when writing technical reports.
- His statement was intended in a completely nonmetaphorical sense.
- The article avoided poetic expressions and used clear, nonmetaphorical wording.
- Children often interpret figurative speech in a nonmetaphorical way.
On this page you'll find 15 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nonmetaphorical, such as: Aesopian, allegorical, catachrestic, emblematic, extended, figural, figurative.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.