FIGURATIVE
/ˈfɪɡəɹətɪv/
10 letters · 4 syllables · adjective
Definition of FIGURATIVE
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.
Metaphorically so called.
With many figures of speech.
Word Details
Is FIGURATIVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FIGURATIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FIGURATIVE uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FIGURATIVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | i | g | u | r | a | t | i | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 17 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FIGURATIVE
100 words from the letters in FIGURATIVE
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How to Use FIGURATIVE in Word Games
FIGURATIVE is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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