01 Word definition

figuratively

12 letters · 5 vowels · 7 consonants

Is FIGURATIVELY a word?

Yes. FIGURATIVELY is a 12-letter adverb. in a figurative sense Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell FIGURATIVELY?

F-I-G-U-R-A-T-I-V-E-L-Y

FIGURATIVELY contains 12 letters, begins with F, and ends with Y.

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Meaning and definition

1adverb

  1. in a figurative sense

    figuratively speaking, …
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score22points
Words With Friends25points
Word length12letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is FIGURATIVELY spelled?

F1I2G3U4R5A6T7I8V9E10L11Y12
Starts withFIGFirst 3 letters
Ends withELYLast 3 letters
Unique letters11Repeats I
Vowel balance5 / 7Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 22 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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FAQ Quick answers

About FIGURATIVELY.

How do you spell FIGURATIVELY?

FIGURATIVELY is spelled F-I-G-U-R-A-T-I-V-E-L-Y. It contains 12 letters.