figurativeness
/ˈfɪɡjərətɪvnəs/
noun
- The quality or state of being figurative; the use of metaphorical or symbolic language rather than literal meaning.
- The figurativeness of the poem made it open to many interpretations.
- Her speech was praised for its figurativeness, which brought the story to life.
- The figurativeness of the painting's title added depth to the artwork.