ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Allegorical

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌæl.ɪˈɡɔɹ.ɪ.kəl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Allegorical is an adjective meaning Of, relating to, or containing allegory.

Meaning

Of, relating to, or containing allegory.

Example Sentences

Allegorical being […] that kind of language which says one thing, but means another.
c. 1717, Alexander Pope, remarks on Thomas Parnell's Battle of the Frogs and Mice An allegorical application.

Synonyms for allegorical

Depending on context, synonyms include allegoric, representative.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include allegoric, representative, symbolic, metaphorical, figurative, emblematic.

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