ALLEGORICAL Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

allegorical

adjective

Definition of allegorical

as in symbolic

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as in mythological

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Recent Examples of allegorical Parts of the book made sense on an allegorical level, but not on a literal level. — Literary Hub, 18 June 2026 Cornices, marble, allegorical touches, and the building’s old grandeur all help create a dramatic atmosphere. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 By now, the story of the ‘Nova Knicks is almost allegorical. — Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 10 June 2026 Cardinale was particularly fond of the shape, which the brand used as an allegorical representation of its birth city’s many cupolas. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for allegorical

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Adjective

Kardashian isn’t the first high-profile star in recent history to ask a court for a symbolic payout.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
The vote ended in a 220 to 204 tally, marking a symbolic rebuke of the president over the largely unpopular war.

— Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of symbolic

Adjective

Among the others in the welcoming committee are Diana, Mike’s devoted wife of nearly half a century, John Vincent, his figurative adoptive son, and Kira Novak, Vincent’s companion.

— Dan Pompei, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
The chaotic, violence-laden sequence is but the first of many in a film that aspires to classic Hollywood action movie status but reduces its effectiveness through overkill of both the literal and figurative kind.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of figurative

Adjective

Sazan is a rugged place—strewn with rocks and tangles of trees, populated by a large colony of rats, and studded with bunkers built by the Marxist dictator Enver Hoxha to defend against an imaginary invasion.

— Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
David extended a hand toward me (imaginary attacks by slow, handshake-wielding maniacs are a martial arts class staple).

— Johanna Stein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of imaginary

Adjective

Mirazur is one such restaurant, with the menu centered on its biodynamic garden in Menton since 2020, and one salad dish becoming emblematic of that transition.

— Joel Hart, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2026
The rapid development of James, a senior wide receiver/tight end who finished with five catches for 83 yards, is emblematic of a team that went 1-8 in 2024, raised its win total to four last year and has already equaled that number this season.

— Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of emblematic

Adjective

Anyway, Mulroney recently ended things with the girls in order to get married, which cued several fanciful attempts at revenge, which continue well after the trial has ended.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
To fill that nostalgic envelope, the Beckers called on designer Kelsey Sundberg, who conceived a fanciful storyline for the interiors.

— Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of fanciful

Adjective

Problem spaces are the metaphorical regions that our minds have to navigate to get from a problem to a solution.

— Chris Borland, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Here, your guide to the metaphorical — and literal — cream of the crop for fall, coming in ranging intensities and fruity and dessert-like varieties.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of metaphoric

Adjective

Bernard, the fabricator of phrases, is the book’s second devotee of metaphor, therefore also the first to beguile the others with the potential and pitfalls of figural language.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026
From figural bakers to upgraded pans, the new collection takes fall baking to a whole other level.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2026

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