ALLEGORY
(noun)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Allegory.
How to pronounce allegory:
US
Allegory - as a noun
A short moral story (often with animal characters)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apologue11fable10parable11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
story8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A visible symbol representing an abstract idea
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
emblem12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
symbol13symbolic representationsymbolisation20symbolization29Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An expressive style that uses fictional characters and events to describe some subject by suggestive resemblances; an extended metaphor
Example Sentences
"The novel is an allegory for the political situation in the country."
"In the painting, the artist used animals as an allegory to represent different personality traits."
"The author's use of allegory adds depth to the story."
"The moral of the fable serves as an allegory for greed."
"The play is an allegory of human life and mortality."
Word Game Points
Is ALLEGORY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, allegory is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ALLEGORY has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is ALLEGORY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, allegory is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordALLEGORY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is ALLEGORY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, allegory is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordALLEGORY has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
