Metaphorical language contains metaphors.

Her second novel is written in a very metaphorical style. 她的第二部小说中运用了大量隐喻。

not having real existence but representing some truth about a situation or other subject

A metaphorical ocean (= extremely large area of disagreement) lies between the two groups. 两方之间存在着海洋般巨大的分歧。

There is a danger that America's metaphoric "war on drugs" may turn into a bloody reality. 美国人“向毒品开战”的比喻说法有变成严酷现实的危险。