allegorical

adjective
UK: /ˌælɪˈɡɒrɪkl/
US: /ˌælɪˈɡɔːrɪkl/

  1. Containing hidden meaning and symbolic representation.

    1. The novel's allegorical characters represent virtues and vices. [ ] [ ]
    2. His allegorical paintings explored the themes of good and evil using animals. [ ] [ ]

  2. Able to be interpreted as having a secondary, symbolic meaning beyond the literal one.

    1. Her play has an allegorical level referring to political events. [ ] [ ]
    2. The poem is allegorical in nature, with a clear hidden message. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

symbolic representative figurative parabolic

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "allegorical" in English means: Containing hidden meaning and symbolic representation., Able to be interpreted as having a secondary, symbolic meaning beyond the literal one..

The phonetic transcription of "allegorical" is /ˌælɪˈɡɒrɪkl/ in British English and /ˌælɪˈɡɔːrɪkl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "allegorical": symbolic, representative, figurative, parabolic.

Example usage of "allegorical": "The novel's allegorical characters represent virtues and vices.". More examples on the page.