This page gathers the 5,691 dictionary entries of which at least one sense is labelled “Figuratively” by Wiktionary. The definition shown is that sense; each word leads to its full entry. Page 20 of 57: from “fractal” to “gaslighting”.
- fractal adj Exhibiting a fractal-like property.
- fragile adj Readily disrupted or destroyed.
- framework noun The larger branches of a tree that determine its shape.
- Frankenstein's monster noun A thing that is cobbled together from parts of other things.
- fraught noun The hire of a boat or ship to transport cargo.
- fray verb To rub or wear away (something); to cause (something made of strands twisted or woven together, such as cloth or rope) to unravel through…
- frayed adj Exhausted, strained, beleaguered, or suffering from stress.
- free electron noun A person who acts independently of the organization to which they belong.
- free pass noun An exemption from normal processes.
- free rein noun The absence of constraints; freedom to act, decide, or speak.
- free-flying adj Free-spirited.
- freefall verb To decline or worsen rapidly and uncontrollably.
- freefalling adj Undergoing a rapid, uncontrolled decline.
- freemasonry noun Fellowship and sympathy among a number of people.
- freewheel verb To operate free from constraints.
- freeze verb To lose or cause to lose warmth of feeling; to shut out; to ostracize.
- freezingly adv With intense emotional coldness; dispassionately.
- freight noun A burden, a load.
- friction noun Conflict, as between persons having dissimilar ideas or interests; clash.
- frictional adj Involving conflict or difficulties
- frightening adj Awful, terrible, very bad.
- frill noun A substance or material on the edge of something, resembling such a strip of fabric.
- fringe noun A marginal or peripheral part.
- fritter noun A fragment; a shred; a small piece.
- frogmarch verb To force a person forward against their will.
- from soup to nuts prep_phrase From start to finish, from beginning to end; throughout.
- from the dead prep_phrase from obsolescence or failure
- front office noun The systems or divisions of an organization that deal with customer or public interactions or revenue generation.
- front row noun The forefront; a situation where one is exposed to the latest developments.
- front seat noun A position of influence or priority.
- frost noun Coldness or insensibility; severity or rigidity of character.
- frosty adj Having an aloof or inhospitable manner.
- froth noun Unimportant or insubstantial talk, events, or actions; drivel.
- froth at the mouth verb To rage, to vent one's anger.
- frothy adj Lightweight; lacking depth or substance.
- frown verb To manifest displeasure or disapprobation; to look with disfavour or threateningly.
- frown on verb To disapprove of (something or someone, often a behavior); to express disapproval of (something or someone).
- frozen adj Immobilized.
- fruit noun An effeminate man.
- fruit-bearing adj Productive, rewarding, or beneficial.
- fruit-time noun The time when something is mature.
- fruitless adj Unproductive, useless.
- fucking noun An act of mistreatment.
- fucus noun A veil, pretense, mask; an artifice, deception.
- fudgy adj Fuzzy, imprecise.
- fuel noun Something that stimulates, encourages or maintains an action.
- fug noun A state of lethargy and confusion; daze.
- fulcrum noun A crux or pivot; a central point.
- fulgurance noun brilliance
- full sail adv With rapid and unimpeded progress.
- full stop noun A decisive end to something.
- full throttle noun A maximum level of speed, effort, or risk.
- full-blown adj Completely developed or formed.
- full-bore adj Thoroughgoing; complete; total.
- full-bosomed adj Abundant, generous, large, excessive.
- full-court press noun A thorough, collaborative effort to overcome or constrain another person or group, especially a rival or opponent.
- full-throated adj Using all the power of one's voice; communicated loudly or vociferously.
- fullness noun The degree to which fate has become known.
- fulminate verb To make a verbal attack.
- fulmine verb To utter with authority or vehemence; fulminate.
- fulminous adj furious
- fume verb To express or feel great anger.
- fundamental data noun The figures describing a field of study or field of action that allow further investment or policy implementation.
- funereal adj Similar to or befitting the mood or elements of a funeral: slow; black colors; formal; dignified or solemn.
- funerial adj Solemn.
- funnel noun Ellipsis of purchase funnel (“the process of customer acquisition conceptualized as a series of stages, from initial awareness (top) to…
- funny adj Strange or unusual, often in an unpleasant way.
- funny bone noun One's sense of humor.
- furbish up verb To refurbish, to reinvigorate
- furnace noun Any area that is excessively hot.
- furnish verb To supply or give (something).
- fuse noun A tendency to lose one's temper.
- fustian noun Inflated, pompous, or pretentious speech or writing; bombast; also (archaic), incoherent or unintelligible speech or writing; gibberish…
- fustigate verb To harshly criticize someone.
- fusty adj Old-fashioned, refusing to change or update.
- gadfly noun A person or thing that irritates or instigates.
- gadi noun The office or position of a monarch; throne.
- gag noun Any suppression of freedom of speech.
- galactic adj Enormous (in size or impact).
- galaxy noun An assemblage of things or people seen as luminous or brilliant.
- gall verb To bother or trouble.
- gallimaufry noun Any absurd medley; an elaborate mishmash.
- gallop verb To go rapidly or carelessly, as in making a hasty examination.
- galvanize verb To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.
- game noun Something that resembles a game with rules, despite not being designed.
- game changer noun An innovative idea, product, event or procedure which changes the rules of a process viewed as a game.
- game day noun The day when something important is scheduled to happen.
- Gandhi noun someone living in accordance with the lifestyle or ethical principles of Mahatma Gandhi.
- gangrene noun A damaging or corrupting influence.
- gangrenize verb To corrupt or cause to degenerate.
- garagelike adj Rough and unfinished.
- garb noun A guise, external appearance.
- garden noun A cluster; a bunch.
- Garden of Eden noun An idyllic place wherein innocence and perfection reign; any delightful region or abode; a pastoral utopia; an Arcadia.
- gardyloo noun Caution, warning.
- garment noun The visible exterior in which a thing is invested or embodied.
- garner verb To earn; to get; to accumulate or acquire (attitudes, reputations, or actions from others) by some effort or due to some fact
- gas chamber noun Any close, stinking room or place.
- gasbag noun A person who is overly garrulous or prone to making empty, unsupportable statements; a windbag.
- gaslighting noun Manipulation intended to trick the victim(s) into doubting their perception of reality.