Meaning of the German Word "Bildlich"

bildlich
figurative

Using words in a way that is different from their basic meaning to create a strong image.

Example Sentence

Als ich sagte, ich "verhungere", war das ein bildlicher Ausdruck.

Other Meanings of This Word

In a metaphorical, not literal, sense.

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Definition: Using words in a way that is different from their basic meaning to create a strong image.

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What is the CEFR level of the word "bildlich"?

B2

What grammatical category does "bildlich" have?

Adjective

Which vocabulary topic does "bildlich" belong to?

Education

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