Metaphoric (adjective)

1. Relating to or involving metaphor; having the nature of a metaphor.
2. Expressed in metaphorical language.

Origin:

Late 16th century: via latin from greek metaphorikos, from metaphora (see metaphor).

Examples:

1. The metaphor "the world is a stage" is metaphoric, as it compares the world to a stage and the people in it to actors.
2. His speech was filled with metaphoric language, making it hard for some listeners to understand.
3. The novel"s title, "The Great Gatsby", is metaphoric as it suggest that Gatsby is great in some way.
4. The metaphoric meaning of the phrase "the elephant in the room" refers to an obvious problem or situation that is being ignored.
5. The phrase "a storm cloud on the horizon" is metaphoric, as it describes a situation that is likely to become problematic.