allegorical
or al·le·gor·ic
[al-i-gawr-i-kuh l, or al-i-gawr-ik; -gor-]
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adjective
consisting of or pertaining to allegory; of the nature of or containing allgegory; figurative: an allegorical poem; an allegorical meaning.
Origin of allegorical
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Examples from the Web for allegorically
Historical Examples of allegorically
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.
The Unpopular Review Vol. IVarious
They understand that by "belly" is to be allegorically understood pride.
Commentary on Genesis, Vol. IMartin Luther
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