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symbolic

/sɪmˈbɒl.ɪk/

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adjective

/sɪmˈbɒl.ɪk/B2formal
  • ruСлужащий символом; представляющий что-то другое, часто абстрактную идею или качество.

Serving as a symbol; representing something else, often an abstract idea or quality.

  1. Relating to symbolsB2formal

    Relating to or using symbols as a means of representation.

    ruСимволический

    • The painting uses symbolic colors to represent emotions.
    • Mathematical equations are a symbolic language.
    • The ritual had a deeply symbolic meaning for the community.

    Synonymsemblematicfigurativerepresentationalsymbolical

  2. Serving as a visible symbolB2formal

    Serving as a visible representation of something abstract or intangible.

    ruСимволический

    • The dove is symbolic of peace.
    • The monument is symbolic of the nation's struggle for freedom.
    • Her gesture was symbolic of her support for the cause.

    Synonymsallegoricalemblematicfigurativemetaphoricalrepresentativesymptomatictoken

    Antonymsactualconcreteliteralreal

  3. Using symbolismC1formal

    Characterized by the use of symbols to express ideas or qualities.

    ruСимволический

    • The poet's work is highly symbolic and rich in imagery.
    • Symbolic art often requires interpretation to understand its deeper meaning.
    • The film's symbolic narrative explores themes of loss and redemption.

    Synonymsallegoricalemblematicfigurativemetaphoricalrepresentative

    Antonymsdirectliteralplain

Forms
  • more symbolic comparative form
  • most symbolic superlative form
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