All allegorical synonyms
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A a adj allegorical
- symbolic — serving as a symbol of something (often followed by of).
- figurative — of the nature of or involving a figure of speech, especially a metaphor; metaphorical and not literal: The word “head” has several figurative senses, as in “She's the head of the company.”. Synonyms: metaphorical, not literal, symbolic.
- metaphorical — a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.”. Compare mixed metaphor, simile (def 1).
- illustrative — serving to illustrate; explanatory: illustrative examples.
- parabolic — of, relating to, or involving a parable.
- symbolizing — to be a symbol of; stand for or represent in the manner of a symbol.
adjective allegorical
- allegoric — consisting of or pertaining to allegory; of the nature of or containing allgegory; figurative: an allegorical poem; an allegorical meaning.
- metaphoric — a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.”. Compare mixed metaphor, simile (def 1).
- fictional — invented as part of a work of fiction: Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective.