Allegorical
/ˌæl.ɪˈɡɔːr.ɪ.kəl/
Synonyms
- figurative
- metaphorical
- symbolic
- emblematical
- representational
Slang Meanings
A way to describe something that is not straightforward.
His explanation was a bit allegorical, leaving us puzzled.
Used to refer to exaggerated interpretations.
Some critics saw her film as too allegorical, missing the point.