👉 Figurative(ly) is a term used to describe something that is not literal but rather, when used figuratively, makes sense of its meaning and conveys a deeper message. For example, imagine the phrase "figuratively(ly)" as a way to say "figuratively" or "literally", but using figurative language.
An edgy or unsettling example sentence using figurative(ly) could be: "She was so upset that she couldn't even walk, and her face turned pale with fear." This sentence uses figurative language by describing the character's state of being as a result of their emotional reaction to something.
