allegorical
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al·le·gor·i·cal
(ăl'ĭ-gôr'ĭ-kəl, -gŏr'-) 
also al·le·gor·ic (-ĭk)
adj.
Of, characteristic of, or containing allegory: an allegorical painting of Victory leading an army.
allegorically al'le·gor'i·cal·ly adv.
also al·le·gor·ic (-ĭk)adj.
Of, characteristic of, or containing allegory: an allegorical painting of Victory leading an army.
allegorically al'le·gor'i·cal·ly adv.
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allegorical
adj
Definition: symbolic
Antonyms: literal, not representative, untypical
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allegorical
IN BRIEF: Having to do with a moral story.
Many fables are allegorical and teach good lessons.
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