ALLEGORIES
(noun)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Allegories.
Allegories - as a noun
A short moral story (often with animal characters)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apologue11fable10parable11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
story8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A visible symbol representing an abstract idea
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
emblem12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
symbol13symbolic representationsymbolisation20symbolization29Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An expressive style that uses fictional characters and events to describe some subject by suggestive resemblances; an extended metaphor
Example Sentences
"The book is filled with allegories that represent political and social issues."
"Many of Aesop's fables are considered allegories, with animals representing human traits."
"Religious texts often contain allegories to convey moral or spiritual lessons."
"The film uses allegories to explore the themes of love and sacrifice."
"The writer often incorporates allegories into her poems, using symbolic imagery."
Word Game Points
Is ALLEGORIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, allegories is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ALLEGORIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is ALLEGORIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, allegories is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordALLEGORIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is ALLEGORIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, allegories is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordALLEGORIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
