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Allegoric

Description:

Adjective.

Referring to or characteristic of allegory, a literary device where abstract ideas are represented through symbols or characters.

Senses and Usages:

1. Relating to or using allegory in literature, art, or any form of expression.
2. Having hidden or symbolic meanings that convey a deeper moral or political message.

Sample Sentences:

1. The book is an allegoric masterpiece, using various symbols to represent political ideologies.
2. In his allegoric painting, the artist depicted the battle between good and evil.
3. The allegoric nature of the film made it open to different interpretations among its audience.

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