Allegoric: meaning, definitions and examples
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allegoric
[ ˌælɪˈɡɔːrɪk ]
figurative language
Allegoric refers to something that uses allegory, which is a figure of speech in which abstract ideas and principles are described in terms of characters, figures, and events. It is often employed in literature and art to convey deeper meanings beneath the surface narrative.
Synonyms
emblematic, figurative, symbolic.
Examples of usage
- The allegoric nature of the poem invites multiple interpretations.
- In his allegoric painting, the artist depicted the struggle between good and evil.
- Many fairy tales have allegoric elements that teach moral lessons.
Translations
Translations of the word "allegoric" in other languages:
🇵🇹 alegórico
🇮🇳 रूपकात्मक
🇩🇪 allegorisch
🇮🇩 allegoris
🇺🇦 алегоричний
🇵🇱 allegoryczny
🇯🇵 寓話的な
🇫🇷 allégorique
🇪🇸 allegórico
🇹🇷 allegorik
🇰🇷 우화적인
🇸🇦 استعارية
🇨🇿 allegorický
🇸🇰 allegorický
🇨🇳 寓言的
🇸🇮 allegoričen
🇮🇸 allegórískur
🇰🇿 аллегориялық
🇬🇪 ალეგორიული
🇦🇿 allegorik
🇲🇽 alegórico
Etymology
The term 'allegoric' originates from the Greek word 'allegoria', which translates to 'other speaking'. It was formed from the roots 'allos' meaning 'other' and 'agoreuein' meaning 'to speak'. The concept dates back to ancient literature, where authors used allegory to convey complex ideas about morality, politics, and human nature through symbolic figures and events. Over time, the term and its applications evolved, appearing in various art forms, including literature, painting, and drama. It became particularly prominent during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, when allegorical interpretations of texts and artworks were common. The use of allegory remains prevalent in contemporary literature and art, often serving as a device for social commentary or ethical reflection.