allegorical
Translation
symbolic, metaphorical
Examples
The book is an allegorical tale about good and evil.
The book is an allegorical tale about good and evil.
The painting has a deep allegorical meaning.
The painting has a deep allegorical meaning.
Grammar Patterns
an allegorical ((noun)) an allegorical (noun) The book is an allegorical tale.
Similar Words
Synonyms: symbolic, metaphorical, figurative; Antonyms: literal, factual
Etymology
From Greek 'allēgoria', from 'allos' (other) + 'agoreuein' (to speak in public), thus 'speaking of other things'.
Memory Tips
An 'allegory' is a story with a hidden meaning. 'Allegorical' is the adjective to describe such a story.