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Definition of "allegoric" []

  • Of, or relating to allegory (adjective)

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Use "allegoric" in a sentence
  • "Its singular intimations, however, were sufficient to throw back on this strange evening, in all its detail -- the dance, the readings, the distant fire -- a kind of allegoric expression: gave it the character of one of those famous Platonic figures or apologues which had then been in fact under discussion."
  • "* Note: A singular "allegoric" explanation of this strange fact has recently been broached: it is connected with the charge of idolatry and Eastern heretical opinions subsequently made against the Templars."
  • ""It had characters who were allegoric of the political scene, including a character that was a metaphor of President Chavez," said Acosta-Alzuru."
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