Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: figuratively

Synonyms:

Synonyms that are in the dictionary are marked in green. Synonyms that are not in the dictionary are marked in red.

Antonyms:

Antonyms that are in the dictionary are marked in green. Antonyms that are not in the dictionary are marked in red.

Usage examples:

All of this is why Miller figuratively shrugged at Phillips’ question on that April morning in the downtown Charlotte Westin.

Source: https://awfulannouncing.com/college-football/smu-acc-conference-realignment.html

And I don't mean figuratively, which is what most people mean when they say literally these days.

Source: https://newstalk1290.com/police-wrangle-bull-escaped-texas-neighborhood/

A week and a bit into the NBA season and there’s a bunch of storylines developing but none bigger, literally and figuratively, than Victor Wembanyama.

Source: https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/11/05/nba-early-overreactions-shades-of-wilt-in-wembanyama-76ers-fleece-clippers-in-harden-trade-in-season-tournament-a-goer/

Both of these verses refer to the Jews conquering the land and subduing their enemies, figuratively stepping on them.

Source: https://www.jewishpress.com/review/in-print-review/dont-trample-on-me/2023/07/19/

He admits to silently wandering the streets, day and night, drawing inspiration, both literally and figuratively.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/visual-arts/story/2023-05-14/pablo-castaneda-sees-the-extraordinary-in-the-ordinary

He cross-dressed as “Minori” to help his crush Hiroko win an audition to become a member of AKB48, the biggest girl band in Japan figuratively and literally.

Source: https://gamerant.com/best-manga-like-oshi-no-ko/

I thought the trek up was unnecessary but they wanted to get a photo of the boxer with the world at his feet, figuratively and literally.

Source: https://cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au/sport/2023-11-26/stable-fables-and-hitchener-replacements/

It's being touted as a project that could change the landscape — literally and figuratively — of central Newfoundland.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/proposed-wind-energy-project-in-botwood-has-some-on-the-ground-support-1.6765875?cmp=rss

It’s more of asset building now; we need to add more power lines, roads, waste water and water treatment plants, it goes on,” he says, though he won’t deny it’s a happy space to be in, literally and figuratively.

Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/specials/corporate-file/made-in-sri-city-for-home-and-the-world/article66712969.ece

It was a hot year for South Florida news — literally and figuratively — marked by unprecedented weather events, courtroom showdowns, political chaos, school shakeups, building booms and unlikely success by some of our underdog sports teams.

Source: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2023/12/26/year-in-review-here-are-the-stories-most-talked-about-in-south-florida-in-2023/

Let's literally and figuratively go that extra mile now.

Source: https://searchengineland.com/ai-proof-your-content-393638

Of course, that’s meant only figuratively, as dressing up like any member of the Toretto family would violate the rules.

Source: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/10/sag-aftra-halloween-costume-ban

RFK Jr. would have the likeliest appeal to libertarians not as Trump’s VP, or a mere spite candidate like Ross Perot, but as a third-party candidate given Trump’s head will be figuratively held on the chopping block by Democrats until after the election.

Source: https://www.lewrockwell.com/2023/07/wayne-lusvardi/what-does-the-coming-movie-napoleon-signal-about-the-2024-election/

She turns into a raving lunatic before the robot does, and Gemma is forced to recognize that it’s by her design, literally and figuratively.

Source: https://waldo.villagesoup.com/2023/01/12/movie-review-m3gan/

Sometimes it can be hard to get into your groove as a band—literally and figuratively.

Source: https://www.cityweekly.net/utah/bleu-grave-feature/Content?oid=20486741

‘Space research hovers over all of humanity, literally and figuratively.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/05/22/rayyanah-barnawi-becomes-first-arab-woman-in-space-18823149/

Starring Bruce Willis, is the classic tale of a cop trying to save his family - but literally and figuratively.

Source: https://kpel965.com/4-reasons-die-hard-is-basically-a-christmas-carol/

The big man was literally and figuratively head and shoulders above the rest.

Source: https://laois-nationalist.ie/2023/02/19/score-line-does-the-hosts-no-justice-as-portlaoise-exit-cup/

The source told TMZ of the skin cancer diagnosis, "He lived his life in the sun, literally and figuratively."

Source: https://extratv.com/2023/09/02/jimmy-buffetts-cause-of-death-revealed-report/

The writing seems to be on the wall, figuratively and literally.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/06/01/patrick-queen-on-his-future-with-ravens-this-is-where-i-want-to-play/