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allegorical

UK
/ˌæl.ɪˈɡɒr.ɪ.kəl/
US
/ˌæl.ɪˈɡɔr.ɪ.kəl/

Translations

allegoricaladjective
more allegorical
Comp.
most allegorical
Super.
UK
/ˌæl.ɪˈɡɒr.ɪ.kəl/
US
/ˌæl.ɪˈɡɔr.ɪ.kəl/
The allegorical painting depicted a lion and a lamb lying together.
La peinture allégorique représentait un lion et un agneau couchés ensemble.
Additional translations
symboliqueEmploi plus large pour insister sur la valeur figurée plutôt que littérale.
Synonyms
symbolic
emblematic
representative
metaphorical
figurative

Definitions

allegoricaladjective
Relating to or having the characteristics of allegory, which is a narrative that uses symbolic figures and actions to convey a deeper meaning or message.
The allegorical painting depicted a lion and a lamb lying together, symbolizing peace and harmony.
Containing or of the nature of allegory; symbolic or figurative rather than literal.
Critics praised the novel for its allegorical layers that reflected contemporary political issues.
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