allegorical

adjective/ˌæləˈɡɔrɪkəl/

Frequency rank: #14,841 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

Expressing hidden moral or political meanings through symbolic characters and events.

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Example sentence

The novel is allegorical in nature, using a journey through a dark forest to represent the struggle between good and evil.

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