figural
/ˈfɪɡjərəl/
adjective
- Relating to or consisting of human or animal figures, especially in art.
- The ancient vase featured figural designs of dancers and warriors.
- Her painting style is mostly abstract, but she occasionally includes figural elements.
- The museum's new exhibit focuses on figural sculpture from the Renaissance.
- Of or relating to a figure or shape; figurative (as opposed to literal).
- The poem uses figural language to describe the sunset as a burning ship.
- In this context, 'heart' has a figural meaning, referring to emotions rather than the organ.
- The teacher explained the difference between literal and figural interpretations of the story.
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