allegorical
adjective/ˌæləˈɡɔrɪkəl/
Frequency rank: #14,841 most common English word
Meaning
Expressing hidden moral or political meanings through symbolic characters and events.
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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