allegorical
- s used in or characteristic of or containing allegory
allegorical stories
an allegorical painting of Victory leading an army
allegretto
- n a quicker tempo than andante but not as fast as allegro
- n a musical composition or musical passage to be performed at a somewhat quicker tempo than andante but not as fast as allegro
- s (of tempo) faster than allegro
- r in a moderately quick tempo
play this more allegretto
allegro
- n a brisk and lively tempo
- n a musical composition or musical passage to be performed quickly in a brisk lively manner
- s (of tempo) fast
- r in a quick and lively tempo
play this section allegro
allergic
- a characterized by or caused by allergy
an allergic reaction - s having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor)
allergic children
alleviated
- v provide physical relief, as from pain
- v make easier
- s (of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
alliaceous
- a of or pertaining to the botanical genus Allium
onions, leeks, garlic, chives are alliaceous plants - s smelling of onions or garlic
allied
- v become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage
He allied himself with the Communists - s related by common characteristics or ancestry
allied species
allied studies - a of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War II
- a of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I
an allied offensive - s united in a confederacy or league
- s joined by treaty or agreement
alligatored
- v crack and acquire the appearance of alligator hide, as from weathering or improper application; of paint and varnishes
- s of paint or varnish; having the appearance of alligator hide
alliterative
- s having the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable
alliterative verse