adjective
relating to or containing allegory, which is a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one
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The novel is filled with allegorical references to historical events.
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The movie's plot has an allegorical message about the dangers of greed.
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I didn't realize the song had such an allegorical meaning until I read the lyrics.
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The painting's allegorical depiction of love and loss resonated with viewers.