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Allegorical vs Metaphorical - What's the difference?

allegorical | metaphorical |

As adjectives the difference between allegorical and metaphorical

is that allegorical is of, relating to, or containing allegory while metaphorical is pertaining to or characterized by a metaphor; figurative; symbolic.

allegorical

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • of, relating to, or containing allegory
  • * Alexander Pope
    • An allegorical application.
  • * Max Miller
    • Allegorical being that kind of language which says one thing, but means another.

    metaphorical

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Pertaining to or characterized by a metaphor; figurative; symbolic.