metonymically

English

Etymology

From metonymic +‎ -ally and metonymical +‎ -ly.

Adverb

metonymically (comparative more metonymically, superlative most metonymically)

1. In a metonymic fashion; using metonymy.

Synonyms

• (in a metonymic fashion): metonymously

Antonyms

• literally

Coordinate terms

• as it were
• figuratively
• metaphorically
• synecdochically