Metaphoric and Straightforward

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Metaphoric adjective - Expressing one thing in terms normally used for another.

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Straightforward is an antonym for metaphoric in not literal topic.

Straightforward adjective - Going straight to the point clearly and firmly.

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Metaphoric is an antonym for straightforward.

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