figuratively is a form of:

Figurative



adjective
1.
(Using or containing a figure of speech, metaphorical, not in its usual, literal, or exact sense, allegorical, figured, allusive, indirect) ដែលជាតំណាង, ដែលជានិមិត្ដរូប, អានឬឱ្យថា, ដែលប្រៀបធៀប (អត្ថបដិរូប)
Example: "He exploded with rage", shows a figurative use of the verb "to explode".
ENGLISH MEANING
adjective
1.
Representing by a figure, or by resemblance; typical; representative.
2.
Used in a sense that is tropical, as a metaphor; not literal; -- applied to words and expressions.
3.
Abounding in figures of speech; flowery; florid; as, a highly figurative description.
4.
Relating to the representation of form or figure by drawing, carving, etc.
1.
allegorical, illustrative, metaphorical