figurative

adjective

1. 1

   Of use as a metaphor, simile, or metonym, as opposed to literal; using figures; as when saying that someone who eats more than they should is a pig or like a pig.

2. 2

   Metaphorically so called.

3. 3

   With many figures of speech.

4. 4

   Emblematic, symbolic; representative, exemplative

5. 5

   Representing forms recognisable in life and clearly derived from real object sources, in contrast to abstract art.