metaphoricity

[US]/[ˈmetəfɔːrɪsɪti]/
[UK]/[ˈmɛtəˌfɔːrɪsɪti]/

Translation

n.The quality or state of being metaphorical.; The degree to which a word or phrase is used metaphorically.

Phrases & Collocations

metaphoricity analysis

exploring metaphoricity

high metaphoricity

assessing metaphoricity

increased metaphoricity

metaphoricity shift

lacking metaphoricity

metaphoricity levels

demonstrating metaphoricity

metaphoricity comparison

Example Sentences

the poem's metaphoricity added layers of meaning to the already complex narrative.

her speech lacked metaphoricity, sounding rather dry and factual.

the artist explored the metaphoricity of color in their abstract paintings.

we analyzed the metaphoricity of the symbols used throughout the novel.

the film’s strength lay in its subtle metaphoricity, not overt symbolism.

the essay demonstrated a keen understanding of metaphoricity in shakespeare’s work.

the author skillfully employed metaphoricity to convey complex emotions.

the critic praised the poem for its rich metaphoricity and evocative language.

the use of metaphoricity elevated the prose beyond simple description.

the student’s essay highlighted the metaphoricity of the recurring motifs.

the speaker’s reliance on literal language diminished the impact of their message, lacking metaphoricity.

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