allegorical
/ˌæləˈɡɔːrɪkəl/
adjective
- Using characters, events, or objects to represent abstract ideas or moral qualities, often in a story or artwork.
- The allegorical novel used a journey to represent the search for truth.
- Her painting is allegorical, with a dove symbolizing peace and a snake representing evil.
- Teachers often explain allegorical tales like 'The Tortoise and the Hare' to young students.
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