bildlich

figurative; pictorial; vivid.

English translations

  1. 01

    figurative

  2. 02

    pictorial

  3. 03

    graphic

Word details

German meaning
Bildlich bedeutet, etwas in Form eines Bildes oder einer Metapher darzustellen, nicht wörtlich.
English meaning
Figurative means to represent something in the form of an image or metaphor, not literally.
Synonym
anschaulich, metaphorisch
German example
Er beschrieb die Situation bildlich, damit wir sie besser verstehen konnten.
English example
He described the situation figuratively so that we could understand it better.

Example sentences with “bildlich”

  1. Das war nur bildlich gemeint. (That was only meant figuratively.)

Frequently asked questions

How does 'bildlich' differ from 'allegorisch'?

'Bildlich' is more general for 'figurative language', while 'allegorisch' refers to specific symbolic storytelling.