allegorical

adjective

Meaning

Representing abstract ideas or principles through characters, figures, or events in a narrative.

Examples

The novel is widely considered an allegorical critique of totalitarian regimes.
She interpreted the painting as an allegorical representation of the cycle of life and death.

Synonyms: symbolic, figurative, metaphorical, emblematic

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allegorical

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌæl.əˈɡɔːr.ɪ.kəl/

Definition

Representing abstract ideas or principles through characters, figures, or events in a narrative.

Examples

The novel is widely considered an allegorical critique of totalitarian regimes.
She interpreted the painting as an allegorical representation of the cycle of life and death.
Many classic fables serve an allegorical purpose by teaching moral truths through simple animal stories.

Synonyms of allegorical

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