allegorical
1 synonym for allegorical, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Relating to or containing allegory, a story or image in which characters and events stand for deeper ideas.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
allegoric
How to use allegorical
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
allegorical tale
allegorical painting
allegorical meaning
allegorical figure
allegorical reading
It is mostly used in writing about literature, art, and religion.
Etymology
The word comes from Latin allegoricus with the English ending -al added. It can also be analyzed as allegory plus -ical.
Full origin of allegorical →Frequently asked questions
What does allegorical mean?
Allegorical describes something that relates to or contains allegory, where characters and events stand for deeper ideas.
What is an example of an allegorical story?
A fable in which animals represent kinds of people is a common allegorical story. The surface tale carries a second, symbolic meaning.
What is a synonym for allegorical?
A synonym is allegoric, which has the same meaning.
