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Allegorical

Verb / ˌælʌˈgɔ:rʌkʌl / Another word for allegorical — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Allegorical means something that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.

Synonyms & similar words

allegoric symbolic figurative representative metaphorical typical parabolic suggestive allusive evocative illustrative explanatory interpretive analogous comparative correlative emblematic iconic pictorial poetic typifying

Example sentences

  1. The painting was allegorical, representing the struggles of the working class.
  2. The fable was an allegorical story about honesty.
  3. The author used an allegorical character to represent greed.
  4. The movie had an allegorical message about the environment.
  5. The poem was an allegorical representation of life.

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