verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

literal, straightforward, deadpan

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Example Sentences

Example:He used literal descriptions in his report, avoiding any metaphor or analogy.

Definition:Stated or expressed in the usual ordinary sense without metaphorical or figurative language

From literal

Example:Her comments were straightforward, avoiding any metaphor or comparison.

Definition:Not indirect or complicated; clear and simple in meaning or nature

From straightforward

Example:He responded in a deadpan tone, avoiding any metaphor or humor.

Definition:Deadpan simply means delivering a delivery with no expression, thus removing the humorous or metaphorical element from statements

From deadpan