allegorical
or al·le·gor·ic
[al-i-gawr-i-kuh l, or al-i-gawr-ik; -gor-]
- consisting of or pertaining to allegory; of the nature of or containing allgegory; figurative: an allegorical poem; an allegorical meaning.
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Origin of allegorical
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These Sufis adhered to the Koran and the traditions, but interpreted them allegorically.
Mystics and Saints of IslamClaud Field
The present passage might also be allegorically interpreted.
Commentary on Genesis, Vol. IMartin Luther
So the city was begun, and the elect, allegorically, let into it.
Illuminated ManuscriptsJohn W. Bradley
You could interpret your creed literally, or symbolically, or allegorically, or pragmatically.
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They understand that by "belly" is to be allegorically understood pride.
Commentary on Genesis, Vol. IMartin Luther
allegorical
allegoric
- used in, containing, or characteristic of allegory
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Word Origin and History for allegorically
allegorical
adj.
1520s, from French allégorique, from Latin allegoricus, from Greek allegorikos (see allegory). Earlier form was allegoric (late 14c.). Related: Allegorically.
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