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Definition of allegoric

allegoric

/ˌæl.əˈɡɔːr.ɪk/
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Adverb:allegorically
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• adjective

1

Constituting or containing an allegory; expressing abstract moral, spiritual, or political meanings through symbolic figures and actions.

Example

"The medieval tapestry features an allegoric depiction of the virtues triumphing over human vices."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "allegoric" and "allegorical" are interchangeable in meaning, "allegorical" is far more common in contemporary literary and academic English.

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allegedly
allegiance
allegiant
allegoric
allegorical
allegorically
allegorize

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin allegoricus, from Ancient Greek allegorikos, derived from allos ("other") and agoreuein ("to speak openly or in an assembly").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Allegoric. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/allegoric
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