O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image
Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

allegorically

/ˌælɪˈɡɒrɪkəli/ adverb · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does allegorically mean?

adverb

Used to describe something that is interpreted or understood in a way that is not literal, but rather symbolic or metaphorical. Involving or relating to an allegory.

Example

"The poem was interpreted allegorically, with each character representing a different aspect of human nature."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Synonyms for allegorically

Antonyms of allegorically

Rhymes with allegorically

Etymologically related