figural
adjective
\
Definition of figural
Keep scrolling for more
Synonyms & Antonyms for figural
Synonyms
extended, figurative, metaphoric (or metaphorical), tropical, tropological
Antonyms
nonfigurative, nonmetaphorical
Visit the Thesaurus for More
Examples of figural in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
There are some detours into more traditional figural studies, including a series of swans that can be seen as a kind of precursor to M.C. Escher’s tessellations. — Jeffrey Bauman, ELLE Decor, "See This Record-Breaking Guggenheim Exhibit Before It’s Gone," 18 Apr. 2019 The most beautiful gallery is one currently occupied by figural sculpture from Central and West Africa. — Alexandra Lange, Curbed, "A museum grows in Houston," 1 Nov. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'figural.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more