Allegoric (Adjective)
Meaning
Used in or characteristic of or containing allegory; "allegorical stories"; "an allegorical painting of Victory leading an army".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She interpreted the dream as having an allegoric meaning, symbolizing her inner struggle between desires and responsibilities.
- His novel was more allegoric than a straightforward historical account, conveying its themes through symbolic characters.
- The artist created an allegoric sculpture, using abstract objects to represent the four seasons of the year.
- The film had several allegoric themes running through it, touching on topics like love, loss, and hope.
- Fairy tales like 'The Little Match Girl' are rich in allegoric representations that reach deeper than their literal meanings.