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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

nonliteral

/nɒnlɪˈtɛrəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does nonliteral mean?

adjective

Not literal; figurative or metaphorical. Used to describe language or expressions that are not meant to be taken literally.

Example

"The poet's nonliteral use of words created a rich and imaginative atmosphere in the poem."

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