Synonyms for allegorical
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Of, relating to, or containing allegory.
Example sentences
- figurative The figurative meaning is no longer in current use.
- metaphorical Poetry is the expression of truth in metaphorical language.
- allegoric It's a very allegoric description.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| allegorical | rising | |
| figurative | rising | |
| metaphorical | rising | |
| mystic | steady | |
| allegoric | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- mystic2
- 7 letters
- typical3
- 9 letters
- allegoric
- 10 letters
- figurative4
- 12 letters
- metaphorical5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (mystic2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- allégorique
- Italiano
- allegorico
- Deutsch
- allegorisch