단어의 문자 그대로의 의미에서 벗어난; 비유적이거나 상징적인
departing from a literal use of words; metaphorical or symbolic
예문:
"The phrase 'a heart of stone' is a figurative expression, not a medical diagnosis."
"He used figurative language to describe the intense heat of the desert sun."
수사가 많거나 화려한 문체로 특징지어지는
characterized by a style of writing that is ornate or full of rhetorical devices
예문:
"The author's figurative prose makes the novel feel like a long, complex poem."
"Critics praised her figurative style for its rich imagery and elegance."
실제 삶, 특히 인간의 형상에서 유래한 형태를 표현하는
representing forms that are recognizably derived from real life, especially the human figure
예문:
"The gallery features both abstract and figurative paintings from the 20th century."
"His figurative sculptures accurately capture the human form in motion."