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allegoric

/ˌælɪˈɡɒrɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does allegoric mean?

adjective

Relating to or resembling allegory; having a meaning that is not literal but symbolic. Used to describe something that is interpreted or understood in a figurative or symbolic way.

Example

"The artist's use of allegoric imagery in her paintings added a deeper layer of meaning to the work."

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