Definitions for allegorical
ˌæl ɪˈgɔr ɪ kəl, -ˈgɒr-al·le·gor·i·cal

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. allegorical, allegoricadjective

   used in or characteristic of or containing allegory

   "allegorical stories"; "an allegorical painting of Victory leading an army"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. allegoricaladjective

   of, relating to, or containing allegory

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Allegoricaladjective

   In the form of an allegory; not real; not literal; mystical.

   Etymology: from allegory.

   When our Saviour said, in an allegorical and mystical sense, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you; the hearers understood him literally and grossly. Richard Bentley, Sermons.

   The epithet of Apollo for shooting, is capable of two applications; one literal, in respect of the darts and bow, the ensigns of that god; the other allegorical, in regard to the rays of the sun. Alexander Pope, Iliad. Preface to.

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1. allegorical

   As a literary device or artistic form, an allegory is a narrative or visual representation in which a character, place, or event can be interpreted to represent a hidden meaning with moral or political significance. Authors have used allegory throughout history in all forms of art to illustrate or convey complex ideas and concepts in ways that are comprehensible or striking to its viewers, readers, or listeners. Writers and speakers typically use allegories to convey (semi-)hidden or complex meanings through symbolic figures, actions, imagery, or events, which together create the moral, spiritual, or political meaning the author wishes to convey. Many allegories use personification of abstract concepts.

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1. allegorical

   Allegorical refers to something that conveys a symbolic or metaphorical meaning. It involves representing abstract ideas or principles through characters, figures, events, or other elements in a narrative or visual medium. It is often used in literature, art, and films, where the story or the artwork serves as a metaphor, representing deeper and more complex ideas or messages.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Allegoricaladjective

   belonging to, or consisting of, allegory; of the nature of an allegory; describing by resemblances; figurative

2. Etymology: [F. allgorique, L. allegorius, fr. Gr. . See Allegory.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of allegorical in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of allegorical in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of allegorical in a Sentence

1. Andrew Schneider:

   If you're going to be a healer, it's not enough to read books and learn allegorical stories. you need to get your feet wet, get some clinical experience under your belt.

2. John Nye:

   If someone sees an allegorical painting of three fancifully dressed people eating, call me and I'll come check it out.

3. Samuel Johnson:

   I would rather see the portrait of a dog that I know, than all the allegorical paintings they can show me in the world.

4. Stanley Kubrick:

   You're free to speculate as you wish about the philosophical and allegorical meaning of the film—and such speculation is one indication that it has succeeded in gripping the audience at a deep level—but I don't want to spell out a verbal road map for 2001 that every viewer will feel obligated to pursue or else fear he's missed the point.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=allegorical
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Allegorical
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=allegorical
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allegorical
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allegorical