symbolistic

Examples

• All

• Connotations arise in classical, impressionist, expressionist, symbolistic, surrealistic, abstract, and postmodern art.

  Academic text (2018)

• The carving of the symbolistic heads of those sticks is exquisite. Unfortunately, further details and photographic documentation are absent.

  Academic text (2003)

• The artist created a symbolistic painting that conveyed complex emotions through simple shapes.

• Many viewers found the symbolistic elements in the sculpture to have deep cultural significance.

Synonyms

S

symbolic

vssymbolistic

156 4.3

A way of showing meaning using a color, object or action

is specifically about using signs in artistic or literary contexts

E

emblematic

vssymbolistic

16 7.0

A symbol of an idea or quality, like a flag

focuses more on artistic use of signs than general representation

S

semiotic

vssymbolistic

• Specialized

2 8.9

About signs and symbols people use to make and share meaning like pictures or words

is more about artistic or literary use of signs than general study

S

symbolical

vssymbolistic

1 7.3

That shows an idea by a sign or object

focuses on using signs artistically, especially in literature or art

I

ideographic

vssymbolistic

• Specialized

1 9.9

A system that uses symbols to show ideas instead of sounds or letters

is broader, applying to many sign types in art and literature

S

semiological

vssymbolistic

• Specialized

1 9.1

Relating to the study of signs and symbols and how people use them

focuses on creating or using signs in art rather than analysing them

I

iconographic

vssymbolistic

• Specialized

1 8.4

Uses pictures or symbols to show information

includes images but also other sign forms used in art or text

I

iconographical

vssymbolistic

1 8.9

The meaning of pictures and symbols in art or media

is broader, covering any artistic use of signs, not only images

S

symbological

vssymbolistic

1 9.9

Relating to signs that stand for ideas or feelings

is about creating or using signs in art rather than studying them

E

emblematical

vssymbolistic

1 8.9

Acting as a symbol of an idea like peace or courage

emphasizes artistic or literary use of such signs rather than mere display

S

signaletic

vssymbolistic

• Specialized

1 9.9

About signs and symbols that give meaning, for example in advertising or traffic signs

is oriented toward artistic use of signs, not technical study

G

glyphic

vssymbolistic

1 9.1

Relating to carved symbols used in art or writing

covers all artistic sign use, not only carved or glyph forms

I

iconological

vssymbolistic

• Specialized

1 9.9

Relating to understanding what images and symbols mean in works of art

is about use of signs, not only their scholarly interpretation

S

semiotical

vssymbolistic

• Specialized

1 9.9

Relating to the study of signs and symbols and how they give meaning

is practical, concentrating on using signs in creative works

How Symbolic

allegorical

• Literature

7 7.7

symbolistic

1 8.4

suggestive

19 5.2

literal

118 3.5

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology