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symbolic [sɪmˈbɒlɪk], symbolical adj
1. of or relating to a symbol or symbols 2. serving as a symbol 3. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) characterized by the use of symbols or symbolism symbolically adv symbolicalness n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
symbolic adjective 1. representative, token, emblematic, allegorical The move today was largely symbolic. 2. representative, figurative, allegorical, illustrative, allusive, connotative symbolic representations of landscape Translations symbolic [sɪmˈbɒlɪk] adj [representation, association, move] → symbolique the symbolic importance of sth → l'importance symbolique de qch to be symbolic of sth → symboliser qch symbolic(al) adj → symbolisch (of für); to be symbolic of something → etw symbolisieren, ein Symbol für etw sein; symbolic logic → mathematische Logik symbolic [sɪmˈbɒlɪk] symbolical [sɪmˈbɒlɪk/əl] adj → simbolico/a to be symbolic of sth → simboleggiare qc symbolic [sɪmˈbɒlɪk] symbolical [sɪmˈbɒlɪk/əl] adj → simbolico/a to be symbolic of sth → simboleggiare qc How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Others picked out MacWhirr, in whom they perceived a definite symbolic intention. Rebecca had had to stand on a chair to reach them; now she could do it by stretching; and this is symbolic of the way in which she unconsciously scaled the walls of Miss Miranda's dogmatism and prejudice. Shame on me that I have attempted to describe it by so mean an image -- feeling, as I do, that it is one of those symbolic scenes which lead the mind to the sentiment, though not to the conception, of Omnipotence. |
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