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 26 of 57: from “in one's bones” to “iron curtain”.
- in one's bones prep_phrase (of a feeling, belief, etc.) Derived from instinct, intuition, or an ingrained inclination.
- in one's sights prep_phrase The target or object of one's efforts or ambitions.
- in play prep_phrase Available to be played according to the rules of the game in question; within the boundaries of the pitch, within the realm of the…
- in Roblox prep_phrase Used to supposedly keep oneself from becoming legally liable for making a certain statement that could be perceived as a threat, or that…
- in ruins prep_phrase Of a person, attribute, relationship, etc., totally damaged or spoiled.
- in sight prep_phrase Near or close in either distance or time.
- in someone's corner prep_phrase Offering someone full support and encouragement.
- in someone's eyes prep_phrase According to someone's subjective point of view.
- in step prep_phrase Of two or more people agreeing, or following the same policy or procedure.
- in tatters phrase Ruined, destroyed, wrecked.
- in the arms of Morpheus prep_phrase Asleep, sleeping.
- in the cold light of day prep_phrase Viewed calmly and dispassionately after allowing emotions to cool or after having sobered up.
- in the crosshairs prep_phrase Subject to close scrutiny.
- in the gristle prep_phrase Young, weak, and unformed.
- in the light of prep Based on conclusions derived from (a source of knowledge, evidence or inspiration).
- in the offing prep_phrase Soon to come; likely to happen; in the foreseeable future; projected to occur; on the horizon; in the wind.
- in the original German prep_phrase Said mostly on social media (usually Twitter) with regard to genocidal, racist, anti-Semitic, or totalitarian rhetoric interpreted as being…
- in the round prep_phrase In full detail; from all angles.
- in the streets prep_phrase In the daily life of the general public.
- in the weeds prep_phrase Immersed or entangled in details or complexities.
- in the wild prep_phrase At large.
- in tow prep_phrase Following or accompanying under the direction of another, as if attached by a line and being pulled.
- in tune prep_phrase In an understanding relationship (with something or someone).
- in vacuo adv Out of context.
- inbox noun The aggregate of items that demand one's attention or effort.
- inbred adj Insular or self-contained, primarily interacting with and drawing upon one another.
- incandescent adj Showing intense emotion, as of a performance, etc.
- incarnadine verb To make red, especially blood-coloured or crimson; to redden.
- incarnate verb To put into or represent in a concrete form, as an idea.
- incendiarism noun Inflammatory or provocative action; instigation.
- incendiary adj Intentionally stirring up strife, riot, rebellion.
- incense noun Homage; adulation.
- inch noun Any very short distance.
- incomparable adj So much better than another as to be beyond comparison.
- incongruent adj Out of place, incompatible, inharmonious, not congruent.
- incredible adj Amazing; astonishing; awe-inspiring.
- incrustation noun An accumulated characteristic of a person that disguises their true nature.
- incubate verb To incubate metaphorically; to ponder an idea slowly and deliberately as if in preparation for hatching it.
- incumbency noun Benefice, lucrative position or possession.
- incumbent adj Being the current holder of an office or a title; specifically (Christianity, obsolete), of an ecclesiastical benefice.
- incurable adj Irremediable, incorrigible.
- indefensible adj Not capable of being justified or excused.
- indelible adj Incapable of being canceled, lost, or forgotten.
- Indian summer noun The late autumn of life; a late flowering of activity before old age.
- Indian wrestle verb To engage in a struggle to put an opposing side at a disadvantage.
- inebriate verb To disorder the senses of; to exhilarate, elate or stupefy as if by spirituous drink.
- inenubilable adj Inexplicable, mysterious, unclear.
- inertia noun In a person, unwillingness to take action.
- infancy noun An early stage in the development of anything.
- infant adj small, being near its source.
- inflame verb To cause (someone, or their heart, mind, etc.) to feel strong desire or other feelings; to excite (someone) to great passion; specifically…
- inflammable adj Easily excited; set off by the slightest excuse; easily enraged or inflamed.
- inflate verb To swell; to puff up.
- inflated adj Pompous; arrogant (of a person or ego)
- inflection point noun Synonym of turning point.
- inflow noun Influence from outside.
- infrared adj Relating to very low energies or very large distances or time spans.
- infructuose adj unfruitful; unprofitable
- ingrain verb To make (something) deeply part of something else.
- ingredient noun A necessary element to achieve a certain goal; a component.
- inhale verb To eat very quickly.
- injection noun The supply of additional funding to a person or a business.
- inkblot noun A dark, shapeless object.
- inlay verb To place (pieces of a foreign material) within another material to form a decorative design.
- innards noun The inner workings of something; the insides or guts.
- inoculate verb To introduce into the mind (used especially of harmful ideas or principles).
- inroad noun An advance into enemy territory, an attempted invasion; an encroachment, an incursion.
- inside track noun Any advantage.
- insignia noun A mark or token by which anything is known.
- insinuate verb To ingratiate; to obtain access to or introduce something by subtle, cunning or artful means.
- inspissated adj Concentrated or accentuated.
- instrument noun A person used as a mere tool for achieving a goal.
- insult verb To assail, assault, or attack; (specifically, military) to carry out an assault, attack, or onset without preparation.
- insurance noun Any attempt to forestall an unfavorable event.
- insurance policy noun Something that protects or safeguards.
- insurrection noun The action of part or all of a national population violently rising up against the government or other authority; (countable) an instance…
- intellectual masturbation noun Showing off one's own intelligence or knowledge in a way which distracts from helpful or meaningful discussion.
- intense adj Under tension; tightly drawn; strained, stressed, tense.
- intentions noun Desire to court, marry, date, woo or sleep with someone.
- interdigitate verb To intermingle; to present alternately items from one group and then another.
- interlard verb To embellish or vary (something) by interspersing or mixing another thing with it; also, to intersperse or mix (something) into another…
- internal exile noun A sense of alienation and uprootedness.
- international language noun Love, lovemaking.
- interpreter noun A thing that, figuratively speaking, performs a similar role explaining, revealing, or clarifying.
- interregnum noun A break in continuity; a gap, an intermission.
- interrex noun A similar interim ruler, CEO, etc.
- interstice noun A fragment of space.
- intertie noun A bond or support.
- intertwine verb To become mutually involved.
- intertwined adj Inextricably related or relevant.
- intoxicating adj Very exciting and stimulating, like alcohol or some other stimulant.
- intoxication noun A high excitement of mind; an elation which rises to enthusiasm, frenzy, or madness.
- introit noun An introduction.
- introvert noun A reserved person.
- inundation noun An overflowing or superfluous abundance; a flood; a great influx.
- invasive adj That invades a foreign country using military force; also, militarily aggressive.
- involve verb To entangle, intertwine, or mingle (something with one or more other things, or several things together); especially, to entangle (someone…
- inwrought adj Fixed, established, ingrained.
- iron adj Strong (as of will), inflexible.
- iron curtain noun Any impenetrable barrier.